[Overlander]

Better conditions on this hike compared to the cats and dogs at Snoqualmie on friday to Lake Lillian. There was only a mist. The hike to Sheep Lake would be nice for young ones and wives that don't hike. Still lots of wild flowers too. Half mile in I ran into a guy with his four kids that were soaked and looked disappointed. I yielded right of way and asked if they made it to the lake as they passed by. Dad said no cause one of the kids couldn't make it. Turns out they were only half mile short of the lake. Bummer. I guess I should have kept that info to myself. Ass! Anyway, nice flowers, lots of wildlife, cool meadows, sweet little lake, cloudy gap.

Sourdough Gap from Sheep Lake

My view north at Sourdough Gap

Sheep Lake from above Sourdough Gap

Cloud Dam (trail bottom right)

[Kirt]

Z: Thanks for the report. I'm taking my two daugters there for 3 days in 2 weeks. Any other comments for me? K

[Overlander]

[sarbar]

Keep going after you hit Sourdough Gap, the trail (the PCT) goes downhill a bit-then there is an unmarked spur trail uphill to another gap. This Gap overlooks the basin Upper Crystal Lake sits in. Awesoem view of Rainier. You can drop down and take a trail into the park, to the lake Ford liked this hike!

[Kirt]

Hey thanks Z & Sarbar. Sarbar, I'm taking your suggestion on the hike. If I recall Ford is about my daughter's age, so they should have a good time. K

[sarbar]

I think kids love S. Gap because they feel like they have acomplished something-they can see way far North on the PCT, and look back at Chinook Pass and see the cars! Ford is 7 now