Black Crater

I knew before I went that there was significant blowdown on the first mile or more, and it definitely added to the challenge, especially with

Spectacular view but the first (and last) 2 miles were brutal due to all the downed trees and obviously lack of tree cover. I’d do

Another trip up black crater in the books!! The first few miles has a significant amount of fallen trees but it is still passable. Even

The blowdown was legit. Still some snow fields as you approach the top, but passable.

The first half of this hike up  had significant tree fall covering the trail. We were able to go around/over/under it but it did add

The trailhead is right off the Mackenzie Hwy and unlike Black Butte, you pull into the parking lot as soon as you turn off the