Started hiking at 8:50 am under cloudy skies. The trail is in good shape and goes steadily upward. I got winded and began to think, "I'm out of shape!" But as the hike went on, I felt stronger.
Trailhead
Tunnel Creek is a pretty stream.
There's some big timber along the trail.
By 10:10 I arrived at the shelter, 2.7 miles. It's a lovely piece of engineering and in good shape.
It's made completely from native timbers cut to fit.
After a twenty-minute break, I crossed the creek on this footbridge.
I started up the switchbacks, passing Harrison Lake on the way.
I arrived at the top of the ridge just before noon and sat for my lunch while I looked out at Mt. Constance, just across the valley and in full view of the massive rock face.
The mosquitoes were aggressive, so I had a quick lunch and started down. Got to the car at 2 pm, home by 3:30. A good hike!
