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snowshoed  Mount Saint Benedict  and did 11.0Km and 1030m   
Mood and date:  Dec 18, 2011
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Got out for a short hike to explore a new trail today, hoping the forecast will be correct and it actually clears up in the afternoon. No such luck, just the teasing blue patches of sky running by above us.

Gravel road, albeit with some pot holes, is in good condition for a 2 wd. Took us less time than expected to get to the top, only 3 hrs: lack of snow over the last 2 weeks and only 5 cm of fresh powder from the night before meant that the trail was fairy well consolidated. I didn't realize it was such a popular place, and the track sure made our hike a lot easier. Boots to the lake, snowshoes from the lake to the summit and crampons for the way back (some portions of the trail between the summit and the lake are quite steep). Logging road is a running stream but one can still find dry rocks/low water to not soak the boots. Must be a nightmare during the spring melt.

Contemplated going to the nearby North summit (McKay Peak) but none of us were much motivated given low visibility. Good day nonetheless, as at least it didn't rain or snow on us and we were treated to warm temperatures and lack of wind. A bit too long of a drive for such a short hike and no views, though. This was a Wanderung hike organized by me.
 
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The trail is just before the creek. Didn't even notice it until getting out of the car to investigate.
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