Zig Zag Trail 8/19/2017

North
North

I did a solo hike today, up Zig Zag Trail and down the service road that intersects IHT at Garcia, then west on IHT back to Hall Creek Connector.

Just over 7 miles, just under 4 hours, a nice workout on a great day.

I went over the bone dry Mine Creek, where a few months ago the water was so high I was worried I might get swept away when I crossed it.

Dry as a Bone
Dry as a Bone

And there is a section I would completely avoid in the winter, the avalanche danger would be extreme but again, right now just a very steep talus field.

Avalanche Country in Summer
Avalanche Country in Summer

I like being able to look at hiking landmarks from other perspectives.

J's Landing and Hall Point
J’s Landing and Hall Point
Great Wall and Change Peak
Great Wall and Change Peak

Musical weekend – ‘Madama Butterfly’ last night, Tom Petty tonight.

The track:

https://adventures.garmin.com/en-US/by/djhiker/zig-zag-trail-8-19-2017#.WZihfMaQypo