Gunnery Ck to Fir Ck via Grass Pass Off-Trail hike on 21-May-2026
A fine day with a great crew on this easy yet very scenic and rewarding loop taking in 2 passes and 3 valleys, connecting along open ridges.
The trails were mostly dry, with only one small patch of snow to cross after lunch on our descent to Grass Pass.
Rather than endure 2.5 km of roadside walking to close the loop between Gunnery and Fir creeks, a shuttle was set-up as usual. Thanks drivers, and everyone else for the good company on my first real hike of the season.
Heading south along the ridge between Gunnery Creek and Grass Pass.
Fine weather for a relaxed lunch on "Gunnery Ridge".
While not profuse yet, a good variety of wildflowers were found.
Another lunch view, looking west to snowy peaks along the divide.
At Grass Pass, heading for Fir Creek Point.
Balsamroot above the Fir Creek trail.
Participants: Rosanne, Philip, Arnold, Nancy, Margo, John, Jane, Joanne, Sue, Steve, Jo, Colleen, Jozef, Heather, Michele