Hey everyone
Looking for some advice on the best approach to Freel Peak for this weekend. Main options seem to be Highway 89/Luther Pass from the south or Oneidas St/Fountain Place Rd from the west.
I was actually thinking the west approach would be preferable as it looks like the road stays lower elevation before rising nearer to the peak. However streetview shows an ominous gate at the forest service land boundary...
The snowpack was solid just below 8000 feet last weekend on my trip from Silver Lake to Mokelumne Peak. Tough but awesome hike. Anyway 8000 feet is my estimate for snowpack level...right at the Luther Pass elevation. Thus my concern with that approach.
Any advice is appreciated!