12 miles of hiking • 2750' elevation gain •
Went to Zig Zag via Burnt Lake today. It was a brisk 19 degrees at the trail head but warmed as we climbed. Trail was anywhere from dry and clear to patchy snow and ice up to Burnt Lake. There was one nasty section of ice to maneuver through but manageable with spikes. Once we headed up to Zig Zag, it became all snow, anywhere from just a few inches to around maybe 10. Nice powdery snow up higher. Saw a handful of people throughout the day but not a ton. Clear sunny skies the entire day and almost no wind, couldn't ask for better conditions up there. Sadly I noticed a sign on the sandy bridge when we left. Looks like they are closing the gates tomorrow on 11/30.
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