Hey Andrew.HoustonHiker wrote:Thanks Pete! I was trying to wishful think the Spery stay into possibility.
I feel confident a Rising Sun cabin opening will show up in the next 4 months. Maybe 1 night out of 10 in a real bed would be nice.
I was thinking of Siyeh Pass as an off afternoon hike after Highline but maybe Hidden Lake would be more realistic. I guess time for an early happy hour is not such a bad thing.
Andrew
Just do it!HoustonHiker wrote:Than looks like a nice destination, Pete. Is the route fairly easy to find and fairly safe?
The destination is really super considering how simple getting there is.
The route is very easy to find. As for "safe", watch my video from Aug 27th 2014.
The "trail" doesn't show on most maps because it is not an official GNP trail.
And everyone should obey the rules regarding staying on the trail, and NOT wander off into the meadows, etc.
I pointed out some(3?) of the narrower places out on the Dragon's Tail proper. They're as bad as it gets--and video makes them look scarier than they are in reality.
This a great hike. You really should give it some thought.
My Gaia GPS app shows publicized routes to Hidden Lake, Mt Reynolds, and a third destination. Is Dragon's Tail southwest of Mount Reynolds and slightly southeast of Hidden Lake?
Yes, that's it. I miss spoke on the video at one point calling a spur ridge that runs off Reynolds--- "Heavy Runner".
You can't see Heavy Runner from where I was when I said that.
The video will show you better than I can.
Incidently, you are ON the Continental Divide when walking out the Dragons Tail proper. So when you straddle a "skinny place", you have one foot West of and one foot East of the Continental Divide,
Yeah, that one took a bit of careful doing.tibber wrote:that is one awesome picture Pete. WOWsza!
Hi Jay! Yeah it is a nice little hike isn't it?Jay w wrote:That is a great spot and a great photo Pete. Dragon's Tail is so easy to get to that I tend to mentally mark it down a notch. Ya know, it's the "you have to walk a mile on your lips through busted glass to really find a great vantage point" mentality. I need to get back up there and just hang out, drink some Patron, chillax. Sitting down below on the beach is also a great view point looking up.
Jay
Thanks CD I'm not so much awesome as simply very lucky to live out here.cdsmith379 wrote:Pete, you're awesome, love your pics!!
Thanks Andrew. The Dragon's Tail is a wonderful hike. If you have the time and energy, you should do it. Just pray for a nice day.HoustonHiker wrote:I just watched the video and that looks like a GREAT hike, Pete! I will definitely plan on doing that one with Siyeh Pass as a plan B.
Andrew
Yeah, goats are very cool to watch and photograph. And you're likely right about that goat giving us the middle finger. The goats out here do believe they own the trails. I tread carefully around these old Billy goats. In my limited experience, they often don't like "giving way" when you meet them head on hiking.HoustonHiker wrote:I like the wildlife shots, too. Goats crack me up. If that goat standing in the middle of the trail could do it, he'd be giving you the middle finger.
Thanks Meg I dunno. I love high places with views looking down like that. And I do take care making those shots. I've read the articles on people killing themselves making selfies. I was making selfies long before the term was even thought of. There's more to it than just running up to a spot and snapping a frame. Those are the people who end up falling off a cliff.brindledog wrote:If you're looking for a place to stay in the Rising Sun area, you could also see if a cabin at St. Mary is available. Might increase your chances of finding something.
Pete,
That second one made my stomach flip. Don't fall!!! Great shots.
No worries, Pete. All of your information is very useful and much appreciated.PeteE wrote:I would like to apologize to HoustonHiker--Andrew for hijacking his thread on where to stay.
Andrew, it's all in the interest of me/us trying our best to give you some ideas on having a terrific, FUN visit out here.
I hope you know that.
Keep thinking and planning. It'll make your visit that much better.
Cheers
pete
Thanks for the tip, Meg.brindledog wrote:If you're looking for a place to stay in the Rising Sun area, you could also see if a cabin at St. Mary is available. Might increase your chances of finding something.