All roads were clear and passable in spite of some construction work near Lutsen. Whale Lake was still frozen. Snow from the trailhead was mostly 3-6 inches deep.
With this level of snow the trail appeared unmarked except for old blazes and the signs at the major intersections. I could not have found the summit except for footprints all the way. Did not find a register but I believe one person--whom I encountered--had been to the summit on the previous day.
On this day there was downpour throughout the hike (severe thunderstorms in northwest Wisconsin) and my car was in a pool of water upon my return. I was fortunate to avoid breaking through into any pools of water, thus returned with relatively dry feet.
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