Stair Steps

We started up the Hunter Lake trail then switched to the Decker Cr. trail and finally to the Highline trail to reach the Stair Steps.  We had lunch at the Stair Steps (12,100 ft.) and watched 7 or 8 elk cows & calves on the South side of the Steps.  We hiked on up to the top and saw 6 bull elk on the North side of the Stairs, quite a thrill for all of us!  Lots of beautiful flowers on the way up and also on top...............

 

After lunch we came down the Hunter Lake trail and got rained on a little bit, not much but enough to bring out the colorful raingear.

 

WE ARE POSTPONING THE WHEELER OVERNIGHT HIKE UNTIL THE FIRE BAN IS LIFTED..............

 

We will hike into Fremont's Christmas camp next week, starting from the top (Rincon Ridge) and making our way down to the camp.  We will meet the Creedites at FSR 615-630 junction.

 

We will meet at Rickles Park AT 8 AM bring your lunch, water, raingear and a friend...........

 

Dennis