Trapper Creek Wilderness

14.5 miles of hiking • 3750' elevation gain •

Thursday I hiked to Observation Peak to enjoy some sunshine. This particular loop ran counter-clockwise up the Observation trail to the summit, returning via the Trapper Creek trail. Interesting signage pointed the way.There was about 4-5 inches of wet, slippery snow the last couple miles to and from the summit. Generally, the trails are in good shape with only a few large blowdowns blocking the way. The only issues I had were finding reliable creek crossings in the upper drainage and sliding off a slimy, slippery, tilting foot bridge into the creek. And an elk jam blocking High Bridge at Carson...