Gnarl Ridge/Elk Meadows Loop

Meet at Gateway Transit center at 6AM, get to the trailhead by 7:30AM.

My motivation for leading this hike is to give people the opportunity for great views after our RTM weather was completely rainy/cloudy. I have not done this hike before. However, I am registered to do this hike a week prior to this date as reconnaissance. So it should be fresh.

To quote Bill Stein's listing description, "the river crossings should be at their least gnarly in late October. The loop in the middle of our hike will be counter-clockwise; we will return from the Timberline Trail via the Newton Creek Trail. Expected stats are 11.4 miles and 2,550' of gain."