Trail: Colorado River Trail
Date: 2/15/12
By: Park Ranger
Trail conditions to Shiplers Cabin in EXCELLENT shape for snowshoes or skis as long as you stay on trail - off trail is far more difficult. Went in 3-4 feet deep (with 35 inch snowshoes). Beyond the cabin, snow is not well packed on trail and is difficult to traverse.
Trail: The Loch
Date: 2/13/12
By: Visitor
Hiked from Glacier Gorge Trailhead - up the winter trail. At Mills/Loch Junction put on snowshoes. Went up the upper side of the drainage both going to the Loch and returning. About 1 1/2 -2 inches of new snow had fallen on the trail this day.
Trail: Bear/Sprague/Lily Lakes
Date: 2/12/12
By: Park Ranger
Thin ice possible at each of these lakes. Enjoy trails around the lakes!
Trail: Mills Lake
Date: 2/11/12
By: Visitor
Trail covered with packed, fresh snow. Great conditions.
Trail: West Side Trails
Date: 2/11/12
By: Park Ranger
4-5" new snow at Colorado River Trailhead and 1-2" new snow farther south. Snowshoe/ski conditions good. Be cautious of downed trees. Be advised that the snowmobile trail at the south end of the valley is now open.
Trail: lawn lake
Date: 2/11/12
By: Visitor
Excellent trail to 5 miles. Normal trail beyond hard to find - thigh high drifts.
Trail: Lily Lake
Date: 2/10/12
By: Park Ranger
Trail around Lily Lake snowpacked. Note: There are drifts (2-10" high) in places. Trail icy below snow cover. Snowshoes needed!
Trail: Twin Sisters
Date: 2/6/12
By: Trails Supervisor
Trail cleared of trees. Great Conditions for hiking. Happy Trails!
Trail: Lawn Lake
Date: 2/5/12
By: Visitor
Hiked to backcountry site at Lawn Lake (2/4/12). Snowshoes and poles used. Snow depth 12" to 3-4'. Significant drifting at lake. Backcountry site snow covered. There is one very large tree down across the trail (3 1/2 miles from trailhead). Visitor able to crawl under it.
Trail: Jewel Lake
Date: 2/5/12
By: Visitor
Hiked from Glacier Gorge Trailhead. Trail snow packed. Snow 1 1/2-2 feet deep if you step off trail. Snowshoes used. Traction devices could also be used. Hiking boots alone would not be sufficient. Some open water on Jewel Lake near outlet toward Mills Lake.
