Jones Pass/Butler Gulch

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mcmanusj
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Jones Pass/Butler Gulch

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Was hoping to get out for a short trail run tomorrow after work. Anyone know how much snow these areas are holding below treeline? Familiar with them in the winter but not the summer. Thanks!
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Re: Jones Pass/Butler Gulch

Post by Urban Snowshoer »

The Jones Pass road mostly melts out in the normal course of things; however, there is a persistent snowfield at the top of the pass that often lasts through most of the summer.

If you looking for a clear route (i.e. free of snow) all the way to the pass, you're going to be waiting awhile--it's not unheard of for the pass to blocked by snow into August. Granted by then we're talking about a small stretch--probably at most the final 100 feet, if not less--but still.
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Re: Jones Pass/Butler Gulch

Post by mcmanusj »

Figured as much. Was hoping the aspect would help with some early melt. ill post a picture or two if I make it up that way tomorrow
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