Galena Peak

12 June 1971

By: How Bailey

Leaders: How Bailey, Ken Ferrell

Forty-four hikers showed up for the early start to Galena. The first part of the "trail" up Mill Creek Canyon was completely unrecognizable due to heavy stream action and lots of fallen timber. The treacherous headwall was negotiated successfully, both up and down, by keeping well to the north of the rockfall that is unavoidable as people traverse the very loose uppermost portion. Forty-one made the summit to help Joyce Van Allen celebrate her 200th peak! It was a gorgeous day on one of the more spectacular summits of our Hundred Peaks list.