11/26, Sunday. Didn't want to waste such a sunny weekend day.
3 of us hiked to Mt Dickerman.
Relatively short drive, straightforward trail, stunning view.
I walked to I-5 exist to be picked up by L.L.
Met up with V.J. at Ashway P&R at 8am. V.J. drove to the TH.
This is a very popular trail, about 2 dozen cars at the parking lot when we arrived. 28°F,
Started hiking around 9:30, I reached the summit just before noon.
2.5 hours for almost 4000', not bad.
However, my 2 hiking partners were much faster. They were in the middle of their lunch when I arrived.
Took a long break. Tried to identify some of the peaks: too many.
It was calm, sunny, not cold.
I used microspikes, not absolutely necessary. The trail was obvious, well troden, in good condition. View is amazing once above the treeline. Back in town ~5pm. A quick and beautiful hike.
