Post by oldbill on Jul 30, 2022 3:44:31 GMT -8
Planning a possible trip in the Winds to Dry Creek via Horse Ridge. "Possible" as it depends heavily on weather (mid to late September) and my troubled foot (Baxter's neuritis, peroneal tendonitis and plantar fasciitis all in one foot). Can't afford the easy way crossing the Reservation so will need to leave from Glacier Trail TH. Hope to be in Dry Ck late on Day 2 so looking to save some miles.
Intend to go over Horse Ridge for the views (and to save miles). Also like to use the Ink Wells Cutoff to cross the Dinwoody (rebuilt last year), but would like to make sure it's a viable foot ford at that time of year and not a swim. Forest Service had no reports as of yesterday. Anyone familiar with that crossing or others nearby?
There's a great TR at bcpost from mid July last year, before the trail renovation. Noted the ford was too deep for backpackers. Intended for horses. He wound up crossing nearby, but by swimming. Image from FS.
Intend to go over Horse Ridge for the views (and to save miles). Also like to use the Ink Wells Cutoff to cross the Dinwoody (rebuilt last year), but would like to make sure it's a viable foot ford at that time of year and not a swim. Forest Service had no reports as of yesterday. Anyone familiar with that crossing or others nearby?
There's a great TR at bcpost from mid July last year, before the trail renovation. Noted the ford was too deep for backpackers. Intended for horses. He wound up crossing nearby, but by swimming. Image from FS.
