Don't let that stop you Jamie! I'd guess there is certainly snow up there, but keep in mind that area is very exposed and wind blown, so doubt much hangs around for too long.
Goliath area is one of my favorite spots (see my avatar), and I've always intended to get up there in the winter. If you follow the closed road, it's a little over 2.75 miles, which would probably be too bad since the road usually doesn't get too deep in snow. What I've always meant to do is snowshoe a "shortcut" up there.
Starting at Echo Lake, I've snowshoed many times up through the woods to the first big switchback (great little hike to take first time snowshoers on by the way). From there you could follow the road for about .75 mile, and then the potential fun part, zip straight up hill to the bristlecones. Naturally, you'll want to check on conditions first, as to potential snow slides. This route looks close to 1.5 miles total.
Geez, I think I've managed to talk myself into it too! Good luck if you go, and let us know!
Posted by Jamie Botdorf on November 8, 2008 at 12:41 AM
Thanks guys!
Sounds like a great snowshoe hike, Brent! Thanks for the suggestion/direcitons!
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Goliath area is one of my favorite spots (see my avatar), and I've always intended to get up there in the winter. If you follow the closed road, it's a little over 2.75 miles, which would probably be too bad since the road usually doesn't get too deep in snow. What I've always meant to do is snowshoe a "shortcut" up there.
Starting at Echo Lake, I've snowshoed many times up through the woods to the first big switchback (great little hike to take first time snowshoers on by the way). From there you could follow the road for about .75 mile, and then the potential fun part, zip straight up hill to the bristlecones. Naturally, you'll want to check on conditions first, as to potential snow slides. This route looks close to 1.5 miles total.
Geez, I think I've managed to talk myself into it too!
Sounds like a great snowshoe hike, Brent! Thanks for the suggestion/direcitons!