8023 via Chapman 9/19/2016
Weather forecast is for excessive heat but it is cool morning for now.
Thirsty deer.
We will do the Chapman trail.
Looking back. There is Sugarloaf across hiding.
Camp looks good.
The trail is nice.
Lot of pine cones.
Wilderness begins. It will be wild.
On the edge.
Uprooted tree.
So far so good.
Fairly easy and
Entertaining gully.
Are we there yet?
Getting there.
Is that the real saddle?
Here it is.
Wayne is relaxing on top of 8023.
Timber mtn. nearby.
Looking to burned portion of I-15.
Old wood.
John is getting up.
Our group on 8023. The other half stayed below.
Complete group.
Going toward Timber. There will be some light rain for about 20 min.
Squashed rock.
Our climbing/training boulder.
Back down enjoying beer and feast.
Hike Rating: Difficulty: 3.5 Technical: 3.6 Scenic: 3.6 El. 3500'