Rock Creek — Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East

No other reports for this trail, so we thought we'd write one. Spent Labor Day weekend on the Lonely Rock Creek trail. No obvious campsites until 5, 6, 7 miles and then several in the glorious meadows. Trail is clear of downed wood to the meadows, but brushy and rougher past the 5 mile mark. Guide book claims this trail open to motorcycles, but it isn't. Mountain bikes yes, but would be a challenging ride. It also calls it out as 7 miles to the meadows, but based on hiking rate and gps, more like 8 to second crossing. Ate breakfast Monday morning with a doe. The hunters will be up their very soon as one group on horseback claimed as they were scouting for a place to camp and hunt bear next weekend or so. I hope she learns how to hide a bit better and the bears beware! The weather was great dispite the frigid forcast. Beautiful autumn camping. Only a few hearty but slow mosquitos as it warmed up during the day.