Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Group Forum: On Foot :: Short 2 Day Hike On the Kek
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HappyHuskies |
With the heavy snow pack this year I thought they might be "interesting"! In any case, it was o nice to see the trail in such terrific shape! By the way, I would have responded sooner, but our internet (and phone) have been out of service for the last 5 days. Could to get connected to the outside world again;) |
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Soledad |
We got out at about 1:00. |
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Soledad |
I can't imagine the effort it took to clear that those trails- even if we couldn't find the right one ;) |
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HappyHuskies |
Still some snow on the trail as you get further east. None more than 8 or 10 inches deep and not much ice, so hiking was generally pretty easy. I had wanted to hike the Old Pines trail, but did not have enough time and, in truth, after looking at the trail where it crosses the Kek near Medas Lake, it looks to be a pretty tough hike right now. Lots of downed trees to deal with just north of the Kek. I did not get any further in, but if it's all like this I think it's a more difficult slog than I want to deal with. I stayed the night at Medas Lake. I had not been there since before the 2016 blowdown and found the site change considerably. Lots of downed trees and really only one area for tents. Could probably fit two tents in, maybe three if you crowded them in. Also several dead trees in the area of the tent pad. Something to keep in mind. I did not stay at the site on Moiyaka, but did check the campsite on my way out Sunday morning. There is one large tree down a few feet from the fire grate, but the grate is still very usable. Like Medas there are a lot of downed trees, but there do not seem to be any dead standing near the tent pad. If I was going back I'd probably stay at this site instead of Medas because of this. I also checked out the campsite at Drumstick Lake. Very usable site. Like the other two there are lots of trees down, but nothing that would prevent a person from using the site. I always enjoy the Kek and this weekend was no exception. Just about perfect weather for a hike. Lows in the mid 20's and highs near 50. The blowdown is a nearly constant presence, but the trail crew that cleared the trail did spectacular job. The trail really is in remarkably good condition. I had a great time and hope to get back soon! |