Smooth sailing on the trail to Bierstadt this morning. The lower trail is sloppy though CFI trail crews are working diligently to install new foot bridges and stepping stones in the worst areas. Still, be prepared to get dirty on the way back to the car. Do you best to avoid trampling the willows through the worst sections. Scott Gomer Creek is running pretty high but there is still enough of a snow bridge to cross without getting wet if you follow the creek about 30 yards upstream. Higher up there was a thin veneer of ice on parts of the trail which made things kind of slick. There are still a couple of snow fields to cross, but there are good trenches through them which should minimize or eliminate post holing for all but the latest hikers. The last of the snow is melting quickly though...
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