Mon, May 13 2024 - Ha Ling Peak (View Original Event Details)
| Event Coordinator(s): |  |
Loretta M
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| Participants: | | Loretta M, Dianne M, Maureen F, Pat C |
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Write Up:Ha Ling May 13, 2024
We had a terrific spring weather day on Ha Ling- nice temperatures,
clouds, and sun. It was windy on top but not extreme—we enjoyed our
lunch with fabulous views. We had the summit to ourselves. The
parking lot is huge at Goat Creek Day Use and there were few people on
the trail.
At about 75 minutes into our day, we needed our spikes/poles to
navigate the snow and ice. The handrails and cable ladders assisted
with the steep grades. Some of the ladders were covered in snow and
some had less as exposed to the sun. After the last set of covered
snow ladders with the summit in view– there was less snow, and some
hikers removed their spikes to climb to the peak. The hike is
challenging and steep. There was abit of mud on the trail, icy
sections and snow-covered trails higher up in the trees.
On our descent, we were careful on the steep trails and spikes worked
well.
Thanks to Maureen, Dianne, and Pat for coming out.
