Fall return to Trout Lake area - Logistics added (finally)
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Posted by Steve Kennedy on August 13, 2013 at 8:41 PM
Are you interested in a return to Trout Lake? I had to miss it last year so I'm planning to go this fall over the weekend of October 18th. A few others have decided to join me. If you are interested we would love to have you join us.
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Logistics posted below:
Posted by Vlad Sadovsky on August 14, 2013 at 12:13 AM
Oct 18 will work. (as of now :)) . Looking forward to logistics.
Posted by Bruce King on August 27, 2013 at 3:26 PM
Already cleared n extended weekend so I can attend. Bringing the pontoon boat and some fly fishing gear also. I think the season closes the last day in Oct. anyone ever fished trout lake in October?
Posted by Don White on September 21, 2013 at 5:40 PM
Would love to join you, Steve, but I'll be out of town that weekend. Hope you have some decent weather. We woke up to snow the next morning last year. So we were able to cover some of the areas twice due to the difference in weather. Looking forward to what you and your group post on here.
Posted by Steve Kennedy on September 29, 2013 at 11:51 PM
So far it looks like 7 of us will be going. A few of us will be staying at the Cosy Cabins. There is also Trout Lake Valley Inn on Hwy 141, and there's a camp ground at Trout Lake, Guler-Trout Lake Park.
I will be heading down on Friday morning the 18th and staying through Sunday.
I'll be at the Trout Lake Valley Inn-- right on Hwy 141, just before entering Trout Lake.
Huckleberry waffles-- yum! Coming down Friday and staying through Sunday.
Posted by David Bostock on October 12, 2013 at 7:12 PM
I won't be able to join you because my day job will be a weekend job next weekend--major deployment to production. So, I went up there this morning to check it out. The color is spotty, and muted in places, but it should be much better next weekend. I hope you all have fun and bring back some great photos...here are a couple from this morning...to give you an idea of the color.
Posted by David Bostock on October 12, 2013 at 7:13 PM
This one is from Conboy Refuge. It is open, so be sure to check it out.
Posted by John Williams on October 15, 2013 at 6:38 PM
My chances of slipping away next weekend were (are) low, so like David I visited this past Sunday and Monday. Since I've photographed quite a bit in this area, I had originally planned to hit Rainier. However, I was able to catch Adams exposed when I was at Conboy, a first for me.
I did find signs saying the Refuge was closed to access, but I think that only means actually walking onto the property. All the public access roads are open to driving and parking. If you shoot from the roadside, I don't think there is a problem. There were also Forest Service signs saying that recreational areas (and activities requiring a permit) were closed, but it was no problem to drive the area. (I was amazed how few hunters there were; I guess they are closed out like the rest of us. I really feel for these small communities; they need these busy times to survive the slow.)
The aspen weren't real bright. They are either dull this year, or hadn't yet reached peak (more likely). The maple is doing well. I bet next weekend will be the sweet spot for color overall!
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Logistics posted below:
I will be heading down on Friday morning the 18th and staying through Sunday.
I would love to see everyone there!
I'll be at the Trout Lake Valley Inn-- right on Hwy 141, just before entering Trout Lake.
Huckleberry waffles-- yum! Coming down Friday and staying through Sunday.
I did find signs saying the Refuge was closed to access, but I think that only means actually walking onto the property. All the public access roads are open to driving and parking. If you shoot from the roadside, I don't think there is a problem. There were also Forest Service signs saying that recreational areas (and activities requiring a permit) were closed, but it was no problem to drive the area. (I was amazed how few hunters there were; I guess they are closed out like the rest of us. I really feel for these small communities; they need these busy times to survive the slow.)
The aspen weren't real bright. They are either dull this year, or hadn't yet reached peak (more likely). The maple is doing well. I bet next weekend will be the sweet spot for color overall!
Have fun!