Thursday, August 12, 2010

Maple Pass Hike

This hike, starting at Rainy Pass on Highway 20 is a local favorite.
We did the loop clockwise.
Maple Pass hike

Maple Pass hike


That's the North Cascades Highway way down below us.
Maple Pass hike


The last of the switchbacks behind us.
Maple Pass hike


On top of the world
Maple Pass hike


Glacier Peak is on the left, shrouded in clouds.
Maple Pass hike


And down the other side
Maple Pass hike


We were up there.
Maple Pass hike


It's a dog cookie he was crunching.
Maple Pass hike


Just one of the many views of Lake Anne.
Maple Pass hike


Which way now?
Maple Pass hike


Columbine
Maple Pass hike

Maple Pass hike


A parting view of Lake Anne. The high point of our hike is on the top left and then the trail followed the ridge and down on the right.
Maple Pass hike

Maple Pass hike

1 comment:

Cheryl Morris said...

What a beautiful day you had for a beautiful hike! How long did it take?