The drive was just over three hours, but the recently graded gravel road was beyond tedious. We chose the counterclockwise approach of the Snowgrass Flats Trail 96/Lily Basin Loop to avoid immediate strenuous climbing, and although the trail was relatively gentle the dense trees made for 4+ miles of fairly dull hiking. Near the cutoff for the PCT, the views open up a bit to gorgeous wildflower meadows and glimpses of Old Snowy, but still the dramatic views elude you. At about mile 6, Jordan basin unfurls before you and the payoff comes. We didn't complete the loop or make it to Goat Lake due to time constraints (our furry dependents were locked up back at home), but got a good view of the lush green basin and Hawkeye Point above. We saw no goats up high, due no doubt to the creeping temperatures, and the bugs were pretty aggressive. Overall, it seems apparent that the best way to experience Goat Rocks is via an overnight trip - we didn't see nearly enough!
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