RockyMntCol
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I'm planning a 6 backpacking trip to the south Yellowstone area. I wanted to post and get a second set of eyes on my itinerary. What do we think?
Questions
I'm planning to enter at the brooks lake trailhead and spend the first two days hiking towards Yount's Peak along the continental divide. I did this portion of the hike last year based on some other guides here. We got hit with foggy weather up there and couldn't see 10 feet in front of us, so really looking forward to better sight lines this time.
On day 3 the plan is to wake up and hike up Yount's Peak. Then continue east along the south fork of the yellowstone. Day 4 continues along the south fork until reaching Atlantic Creek on day 5.
On day 6 I'm planning to hike 17 miles out to Turpine Meadows. I'm comfortable with the mileage because it's mostly downhill but I'm definitely needing the trail to be in good condition.
Map
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Questions
- Did I choose good campsite locations?
- Trail conditions South Fork Yellowstone, Atlantic Creek and Soda Fork.
- Bear safety:
- Contemplating bringing my heavy BV450 based on terrain and bear population vs. usual Ursack.
- Everyone is just bringing bear spray and being bear aware?
- How are bugs this time of year?
I'm planning to enter at the brooks lake trailhead and spend the first two days hiking towards Yount's Peak along the continental divide. I did this portion of the hike last year based on some other guides here. We got hit with foggy weather up there and couldn't see 10 feet in front of us, so really looking forward to better sight lines this time.
On day 3 the plan is to wake up and hike up Yount's Peak. Then continue east along the south fork of the yellowstone. Day 4 continues along the south fork until reaching Atlantic Creek on day 5.
On day 6 I'm planning to hike 17 miles out to Turpine Meadows. I'm comfortable with the mileage because it's mostly downhill but I'm definitely needing the trail to be in good condition.
Map
Click here to view on CalTopo
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