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June
21, 2000
At
this time the water is high and the best way to cross the river
is by logs. Be careful for logs are quite slippery. You will have
to cross three forks. The first log is down the river very close
to the road. The trail will lead you to the other two crossings.
Make sure you have enough water with you, for your next chance will
be in a mile of steep climbing. After river crossing the trails
starts by climbing steeply through the old beautiful cedar trees.
The trail is very rough with lots of roots and washouts. It looks
like a bear has visited the area not long time ago  .
In about 1 mile the trail crosses the creek, that falling down a
rocky wall, fills in a small but very inviting pool .
In about another mile of steep climbing the trail evens up, enters
an open slope and follows it for 0.3 mile. The trail crosses two
snowfields, one of them is quite steep and dangerous. After crossing
the second snowfield you can't see the trail, for it is covered
with snow. Continue further going steeply up and a little to the
left through the woods. The lake is in about 0.2 mile. The lake
is completely frozen with up to 5 feet deep snow around it .
Though there are several snow free spots. The lake and surroundings
are very beautiful and very much worth the effort. You can also
get to Judy Lake from here, but that is total cross-country.
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