Rowell Meadow to Roaring River, Western Sierra

Back in the granite womb! Used Rowell Meadow for access—a great little backcountry trailhead—then took Roaring River up to Cloud Canyon. Engorged crossing turned us back. Tried for Silliman Pass via Belle Canyon where downed trees thwarted us. In all, a pleasant sampling of the destructive nature of this winter’s snowpack.

Our initial intent had been to explore Cloud Canyon, which Phil Arnot wrote about so elegantly. (Read my article about Phil Arnot here: Sierra Storm)