Packed out. Everything loaded up but the water. Running about the same weight I carried out to the Cedar Creek trip...but given the weather and temps I prepped for this time, I think I'm doing alright.
I'd guess I'm running about 30lbs including my comfort gear.
All I got left to pack is the camera and tripod. Printing out the trailmap here in a few.
Looking forward to this one!
Does anyone know how much snow is on the ground there?
Not sure about how much snow there is but I did find a nice trail map on line. This map could be outdated so you may want to check when you arrive to see if there is a newer one out.
Per City hall down there, 2-3 Inches on the ground.
I am heading down tonight.
On mostateparks.com there is an advisory for Hawn saying, "The road at the top of the hill (accessing the campground and day-use area) is temporarily closed due to hazardous conditions from winter weather."
I do not know if this will change by tomorrow morning but I am still heading there. If the gate is closed then I'm going to walk in. It says the road is closed because of hazardous conditions, I assume its snowy/icey. But it doesn't say that the park itself is closed so I'll still plan to be at trailhead at 10am. I'm going to leave my number with Disco, so if something should happen to group, or timing or anything Im relying on him to let me know. & my flip phone isn't 'online capable' so I won't be able to recieve HF alerts/messages.
Despite the advisory on their website I hope to see you all tomorrow morning!
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Sorry to miss this one guys, my back is getting worse instead of better. I'll be there in spirit, have fun.
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Brown, I got your PM. I'll call you if anything changes.
See you all tomorrow!
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The advisory Brown is talking about is still on the park website.
"The road at the top of the hill (accessing the campground and day-use area) is temporarily closed due to hazardous conditions from winter weather."
If we cannot use the road to drive to the trailhead, plan on meeting at the park office.
With beauty all around you, may you walk.
Owl and I got a late go of things. We hung at an undisclosed location between columbia and ST Louis. Our plan was to get started this morning and meet all at trail head today. As it happens, we both endured some gear issues last night and chose to call it.
We are sitting in Columbia at Cracker Barrel having breakfast. Hope you guys have a good hang.
Trip Report thread is up! Add your perspective, add a picture! Add nothing if you wish, but the thread is started nonetheless.
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