We drove out to Blewett Pass and up FSRs9716 and 9712 to hike Tronsen Ridge. We hiked 7.5 miles round trip with 1,565 ft of elevation gain (most on the way back). Along the trail, a few western larches were just beginning to turn golden. We did see some golden larches along the forest road. With the recent snow fall and the cold weather, the forest roads were icy.
The official southern Trailhead is 0.8 miles from where the recommended parking is along a jeep path.
The trail goes through an old burn zone.
Icicles hanging from the trail sign, it was 21 degrees F when we started hiking. From the trail sign, the trail is mainly down hill along Tronsen Ridge.
Sun rising through the burned trees.
Along the ridge line, we had a view of Mt Rainier to the southwest, it was mainly covered in clouds.
To the west, we could see the peaks in the Teanaway and the Enchantments.
zoom of Mount Stuart
and to the northwest, Glacier and other Cascade Peaks.
zoom of Glacier Peak
zoom of other peaks to the Northwest
The trail drops down along the sides of the ridge, going through a lovely forest of mixed conifers. Nice moss growing on this old stump.
A Western larch beginning to turn golden
a frosty pine tree
We followed a boot path up on a rocky out cropping to enjoy the views.
Looking up at the rocky out cropping from the trail below.
A touch of fall color along the trail
We did not hike all the way to the north end of the Tronsen Ridge, but found a sunny spot with good views to stop for a lunch break before heading back. View to the south: Mt Rainier in the clouds to the Teanaway and Enchantment Peaks.
View to the northeast from our lunch spot
Hiking back up Tronsen Ridge, here is the rocky out cropping where we took the boot track.
Trail along Tronsen Ridge
Back where we had our first view of Mt Rainier, now cloud free. Diamond Head on the left.
zoom of Mt Rainier behind some frosty trees
back in the burn area as we hike back to the car
We drove out to Blewett Pass and up FSRs9716 and 9712 to hike Tronsen Ridge. We hiked 7.5 miles round trip with 1,565 ft of elevation gain (most on the way back). Along the trail, a few western larches were just beginning to turn golden. We did see some golden larches along the forest road. With the recent snow fall and the cold weather, the forest roads were icy.
The official southern Trailhead is 0.8 miles from where the recommended parking is along a jeep path.
The trail goes through an old burn zone.
Icicles hanging from the trail sign, it was 21 degrees F when we started hiking. From the trail sign, the trail is mainly down hill along Tronsen Ridge.
Sun rising through the burned trees.
Along the ridge line, we had a view of Mt Rainier to the southwest, it was mainly covered in clouds.
To the west, we could see the peaks in the Teanaway and the Enchantments.
zoom of Mount Stuart 
and to the northwest, Glacier and other Cascade Peaks.
zoom of Glacier Peak
zoom of other peaks to the Northwest 
The trail drops down along the sides of the ridge, going through a lovely forest of mixed conifers. Nice moss growing on this old stump.
A Western larch beginning to turn golden
a frosty pine tree
We followed a boot path up on a rocky out cropping to enjoy the views.
Looking up at the rocky out cropping from the trail below.
A touch of fall color along the trail
We did not hike all the way to the north end of the Tronsen Ridge, but found a sunny spot with good views to stop for a lunch break before heading back. View to the south: Mt Rainier in the clouds to the Teanaway and Enchantment Peaks.
View to the northeast from our lunch spot
Hiking back up Tronsen Ridge, here is the rocky out cropping where we took the boot track.
Trail along Tronsen Ridge
Back where we had our first view of Mt Rainier, now cloud free. Diamond Head on the left.
zoom of Mt Rainier behind some frosty trees
back in the burn area as we hike back to the car
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