Needleton to Chicago Basin
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Needleton to Chicago Basin
I am planning to hike into Chicago Basin via Needleton on 6/22/21 for a 3 night stay. I have heard about hundreds of trees down on the hike into Chicago Basin. Can anyone confirm that?
- dwoodward13
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Re: Needleton to Chicago Basin
As of August 2020, no. Tons of beetle kill however. A windstorm/avy could make quick work of that I suppose but I haven't seen anyone mention that.
- wushock316
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Re: Needleton to Chicago Basin
I am headed up the day before you, for 3 nights. Cant wait!
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Re: Needleton to Chicago Basin
Nice. Have you heard any reports on the trees and snow cover?
- wushock316
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Re: Needleton to Chicago Basin
No but I have not looked anywhere else besides 14ers FB
- dwoodward13
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Re: Needleton to Chicago Basin
So this confirms what you have heard. Looks like there is a large number of trees still left to be cleared.
https://www.facebook.com/sanjuanmountai ... 4549054152
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Re: Needleton to Chicago Basin
Thanks!
Re: Needleton to Chicago Basin
Well with any luck someone will be careless and start a fire. That way next year there won't be any trees anywhere along the Route.