Jen went hiking Deer Cutoff December 30, 2023 8.5 miles 1,750 feet gained Trapper Creek 0 Actually 12/31, I meant to go up to Observation Peak but I got onto the Sunshine Trail and it was a terrible mess of downed trees and brush and then something happened inside my knee. Turned back. Found a massive cauliflower mushroom on the way out. More from Jen Prindle from the north side November 8, 2026 Donahue Creek November 4, 2026 Back of Dog October 22, 2026 Eagle's Nest October 17, 2026