Wednesday, December 19, 2012

UPDATED 21 DEC. - Port Gamble Trails Update Dec. 19, 2012

The combination of snowfall, rainfall, and wind have created some obstacles. Several blowdowns block Road 1200. A few of them are easily crossed or skirted around on foot, but a few of them can only be traversed with difficulty. 1" to 2" of snow remains in the highest elevations in open areas.

The Port Gamble trails have taken a beating from the winter precipitation. Huge puddles span roads 1700, 1800, and 1900 in places. Elsewhere, mud holes or puddles are common on singletrack.

There is some snow, but warm temperatures make it pretty slushy.

Tim and Tia descend the west side of Buckhorn Mountain in the snow in November. This photo reminds me of conditions we're having in Kitsap right now, the week before Christmas: it's slusssshing! Photo by Barking Sasquatch.