09 Oct / 11:06 / Boulder Creek / 6 °C

The water stayed below orange.

Rain reached the lower drainage before the party. The creek was louder, brown at the margins, and still below the painted crossing mark.

The bridge vibration tag showed no unusual load. One person crossed without packs, inspected both anchors, and returned before the party committed.

At 11:24 all members and equipment were across. The observation closed the final weather-dependent decision in the route plan.