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So, I'm guessing that trying to access E lake during winter without snowmobiles is a horrible idea. Am I right? Has anyone tried to "walk in" from the north parking lot? I am entertaining the idea of making that trek but I need someone to tell me its a horrible idea so I won't go through with it.
The alternative to E lake would be easy access at Scofield. I'm figuring it's one of those "high risk, high reward" type ventures.
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Been in there the last two weekends on snow machines. There was about waist deep snow down to the lake in spots. Got the machines stuck a couple of times , but was still glad I wasn't making the trek on foot. You have to park on the road on the north side because they use the entrance as a plow turn around and it's blocked by a large snow bank. That said, there was one brave soul who made the hike down the first weekend I was there. I didn't envy him.
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If you are going to walk in I would suggest walking in on the south end. Walk across the dam and down the east side. Done it several times and it is a challenge hiking back up that hill but doable and a much shorter hike.
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Just strap on those snowshoes and go for it!!!
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Well crap...now I have a decision to make! Hopefully after burning 1000+ calories trekking to the lake I will be rewarded for my hard work!
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I may be there tomorrow. If I am I'm happy to give you a lift to/from the ice.
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Yes, please do. If, while flying around on your sled, you see a lowly fisherman trying to climb back up a mountain hauling a crap load of gear, help a brother out!
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I always do! If I go to E-Lake I park at the north end.
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