Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Fagin's Hike of the Week- Mt. Defiance

Updated 8-15-2018

Great views (when we don't have haze) at the top. Get an early start since this is south facing and it will be warm this weekend. Thanks to Alan Bauer his photos, which are from last year.

Mason Lake a good destination or great place for a break @ Alan Bauer
View from the top looking north @ Michael Fagin
Dennis at summit of Defiance @ Alan Bauer
View from Defiance @ Alan Bauer

Driving Directions: From  I-90 and going east take Exit 45 (Forest Road 9030.) . At a fork 0.8 miles from I-90 take the left branch onto Road 9031. . At 3.8 miles from I-90, reach the large parking area for the Ira Spring Trail (#1038.) .

Trail Stats: 11 miles roundtrip and about 3600 gain. Here is the track


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