I hiked Mount Eddy with Tamara Lopez during late July. Eddy is located within the Trinity Horn in Northern California...basically the next major mountain peak west of Mount Shasta. The hike was 10 miles round trip, and ascended several thousand feet from trailhead to summit. The trail begins by following the Pacific Crest Trail as it traverses across a wooded mountain slope that eventually gives way to a broad valley containing several alpine lakes. A steep ascent up Eddy's south shoulder follows, but numerous switchbacks provide some relief from what would otherwise be a major slog straight up the mountain. The views from the top of Eddy are fantastic...though thick forest fire smoke blocked the best views. Nevertheless, Shasta still managed to peak out from behind the haze and building cumulus.
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| Rock hut at the summit of Mount Eddy. |
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| Mount Shasta, partially obscured by forest fire smoke. |
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| Mount Eddy, viewed from an alpine meadow west of the summit. |
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Great pics of the hike! That last one is amazing with thw reflection on the water!
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