After soaking in the splendor of what still is and of what once was … I continue forward to explore still a couple of tracks extending past the lake. The first left stops approx. 100 yds in to an old landing…. evidence of a mine or activity of is present above. Curiosity dictates further investigation!
Just above the landing I do find a couple of excavated areas that were once covered. I’m not sure if these areas were actual mines or maybe exploratory holes as they do not extend in very far?
Relics of mining past ….
View down to Seafoam Lake …
After concluding my investigation of this spot I continue up the road which climbs and winds a short distance concluding at a once was trailhead…
The views of the surrounding ridgelines are clearly visible through the burned trees …. although dense forest would still be my preference.
Idaho wilderness ….
I hike around a bit and then start my retreat back down the mountain ….
Seafoam Creek (I think)
Once back down in the valley I continue back up Rd 008 …. the reported washout had been repaired, but without a drain culvert, so the next storm of significance will probably wash out the road once again ….
Junction to Josephus Lake (my next stop) and Grayhound Mine …..
Why run soft luggage vs a hard box… one reason is safety when running remote roads such as these. Should you go down and extend your leg backwards … hard boxes have been reported to cause knee injury or even worse broken lower legs. Soft luggage systems will provide give and even a level of padding. The OBR ADV Gear Saddlebag system also utilizes Acetal Ladderlock Buckles that break at approx 100-125 lbs. It’s better to have a strap that will release allowing the bag to swing backwards and hopefully preventing any injury. Other products from OBR ADV Gear such as the Sherpa Tail bag will also provide another option to secure gear out of the way.
To be continued ….