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Here's a 2011
Greenleaf Falls trail report.
Also a trail report for the
Two Chiefs.
GETTING THERE: Detailed directions on getting to the trailhead can be
found by clicking the above links. We took the traditional Aldridge
Butte trail, parking at the end of Shelli Lane. Alternately, you can
begin at Bonneville Hot Springs and take the traditional trail to
Carpenter Lake. Very difficult to get lost on this hike.... just travel
North and resist all urges to take any forks. On the return trip, it's
possible to accidentally wind up on the PCT at the 4-way fork. This
fork is 2 miles from the trailhead so pay attention there.
It was supposed to start raining late afternoon (and it did, big time).
We hit the trailhead early and were back to the car before it started to
rain. Very overcast and the views were mostly socked in. Still, you
have to take advantage of any dry days you can get, especially this time
of year. This is an easy hike that can be done most any time of year.
Even in the dead of Winter you won't see more than a couple of feet of
snow above 1,000'.
You could hear the falls roaring a mile away. The trail was somewhat
muddy due to the recent snow melt. The trail beyond Greenleaf Falls
was pretty much impassable due to the deep, fast moving water.
There was some deepish water running down the trail so you'll want to
wear water resistant, ankle high boots on this one, this time of year.
There are some nice views at the base of Two Chiefs, just before you
get to the falls. It's also a nice spot to stop for lunch on the way back.
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