ASH CREEK BUTTE

Fossil Rock Glacier Geological Area

Surprise Lake with the top of Ash Creek Butte in the background.

Ash Creek Butte part of the Klamath National Forest occupies a 300 acre site and is the remains of an ancient rock glacier. It sits in a north facing glacier carved bowl or cirque. Surprise Lake is a surprise and on the way to the top!

Along the way...

Steer's Head-Dicentra Uniflora

Ed Stuhl, for almost 50 years was a caretaker, steward of the mountain and  an artist. He painted many of the wildflowers on Mt. Shasta. The Steer's head was extra special to Ed since it was uncommon to find. We saw quite a few of these on our hike.

A tarn (small mountain lake) along the way.

Spectacular Views of the East side of Mt. Shasta

On the top...

Break time at the top!

The top of Ash Creek Butte is 8,378 ft. with incredible views all around. There's a geo cache stashed up there for you geocachers. 

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Looking down the glacier. I would love to ski this.

Heading back down..

The clouds!

Bart, Francie and Skylar taking a short break.

Mt. Shasta showing off!

Heading down the ridge.

It was a wonderful day of hiking with old friends and meeting new friends. Thank you Steve Lewis for the great hike!