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July
11, 2000
The
trail starts near the campsites at the Upper Wildcat Lake and goes
along the northern shore of the lake for about 0.3 mile to the base
of the steep rocky slope. Your cross-country trail begins from this
point. Follow the line of trees for about 0.2 mile vertically up
to the ridge. If you will descend straight north from the ridge
you will make your way to Derrick Lake  .
To go to Mt. Roosevelt and Lake Caroline do not descend, but follow
the northern side of the ridge to the west. This is a primitive
trail, that is at times hard to see. The trail crosses several snowfields.
In about one mile the trail reaches a small flat area before steep
ascend to Mt. Roosevelt. The area is covered with snow at this time.
To
get to Lake Caroline turn right (north) and follow the snowfield
descending sharply, and reaching the lake in about 0.2 mile. The
lake is stunning in it's beauty, that makes you forget troubles
and pains that you went through getting there! At this time it is
about 10% frozen .
The trail leads to a nice campsite on the cliff above the lake on
the southeast shore.
The
trail to Mt. Roosevelt climbs steeply following the ridge. There
is solid snow near the summit .
The easier way to the summit is along the northern slope. An impressive
view of the surrounding mountains, Lake Caroline ,
Derrick Lake, Wildcat Lakes, Kaleetan
Lake opens from the summit.
From
the ridge, not far from the summit, an old trail descending on the
southwest slope leads to Kaleetan Lake, where it meets with Kaleetan
Lake Trail #1010. This trail is not maintained.
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