mo’s Trip Reports

We did this as a leisurely two-night backpacking trip. Our first site was just behind the first (?) gorgeous vista. It's a small spot, which is good because we had only one tent and two hammocks. The pond has two sites, both suitable for maybe two small tents. One site on the left after turning onto the pond's trail and the one originally mentioned. The route directions are spot on, though our mileage varied a bit with discrepancies in the distance to the vista and then to the pond. We clocked ~2 and ~5 miles, respectively. After that, mileage for the rest of the loop tracked pretty closely to the directions. Blazes are regular and easy to see. Heads up: The Forest Service road after you leave the pond is a dusty, rocky uphill, whew! The fall colors and temps were perfect.