Summerland to Maple Creek Camp

08/31/13

Start time:  0715

End time:  1407

Miles:  15

Min alt:  2500

Max alt:  5900

Min temp: 45

Max temp: 76

No rain, as a matter of fact clear sky this morning.  The mountain is pink with the sunrise and the blue sky is crystal clear. I'm eager to hike in this splendid weather. 

Sunrise Camp to Summerland

08/30/13

Start time:  0714

End time:  1130

Miles:  8

Min alt:  4200

Max alt:  6245

Min temp: 47

Max temp: 69

All night a soft wind blew drying out everything. When I awoke the rain fly was dry, a very good start. No sun in the sky and I can see the clouds dropping as I start to hike.  I pass the little lake adjacent to Sunrise camp, a great blue heron glides silently across the smooth water.  A nice down hill hike for about 3 miles to White River camp. As I arrive a ranger is posting detour signs for the trail.