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Hikingqueen Member
Joined: 12 Nov 2007 Posts: 2946 | TRs | Pics
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Zachster & I knocked another one off my list. I haven't done much on the I-90 circuit cuz Rainier is closer. Trail is 2,200 gain in 4.5 miles.
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Trail is decent first mile then it gets rocky and rooty.
Some flowers blooming along the way bugs were out but not super annoying yet.
Only a few snow patches along the way muddy in spots. I slipped once on a rock and have a good scratch on the arm but all is well.
Lake was gorgeous! We also hit the upper lake on a tip. It was well worth walking around the corner for.
We had a leisure lunch and took in the views before heading back down.
Another great hike with Nancy & Cedar.
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Backpacker Joe Blind Hiker
Joined: 16 Dec 2001 Posts: 23956 | TRs | Pics Location: Cle Elum |
Hey, youre supposed to tell us when youre in OUR area so we can go with you.....
"If destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen we must live through all time or die by suicide."
— Abraham Lincoln
"If destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen we must live through all time or die by suicide."
— Abraham Lincoln
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Hikingqueen Member
Joined: 12 Nov 2007 Posts: 2946 | TRs | Pics
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Sorry Tom, I will next time promise..
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kite Member
Joined: 28 Sep 2009 Posts: 1416 | TRs | Pics Location: Olympia |
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Wed Jul 14, 2010 7:16 pm
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Backpacker Joe Blind Hiker
Joined: 16 Dec 2001 Posts: 23956 | TRs | Pics Location: Cle Elum |
Next time you can park another car at the Granite Mtn trail head and make a loop hike out of it.
"If destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen we must live through all time or die by suicide."
— Abraham Lincoln
"If destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen we must live through all time or die by suicide."
— Abraham Lincoln
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Highwalker's Daughter Member
Joined: 12 Aug 2006 Posts: 1575 | TRs | Pics Location: Bothell, WA |
I've been halfway up the trail to the nice falls area with my children when they were small but never to the lake. I was thinking about going there this weekend so thanks for the timely report.
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the Zachster Member
Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 4776 | TRs | Pics Location: dog training |
Janelle, so glad you got that baby chipmunk...so cute! Thanks for another great day . Here are my photo contributions.
(why I don't like I-90 hikes on work days...)
The rest are why I DO like I-90 hikes...except for the rocks and roots and mud, the Alpine Lakes are absolutely beautiful. True gems.
Negotiating blowdown Lower Melakwa Lake Lower Melakwa Lake Lower Melakwa reflections Approaching Upper Melakwa Lake Approaching Upper Melakwa Lake Upper Melakwa Lake Cedar at Upper Melakwa Lake Cedar at Upper Melakwa Lake II Very big beautiful tree Lower Melakwa reflections II
"May I always be the kind of person my dog thinks I am"
"May I always be the kind of person my dog thinks I am"
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Bryan K Shameless Peakbagger
Joined: 29 Sep 2005 Posts: 5129 | TRs | Pics Location: Alaska |
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Bryan K
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Thu Jul 15, 2010 12:19 am
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HikingQueen, did you get lost for a moment? When I saw the thread title and the author I thought "Woah, she's not at MRNP!!"
Glad to see you made it up to our neck of the woods. I know it pales in comparison to Rainier, but it looks like you had a beautiful day nonetheless
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Allison Feckless Swooner
Joined: 17 Dec 2001 Posts: 12287 | TRs | Pics Location: putting on my Nikes before the comet comes |
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Allison
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Thu Jul 15, 2010 12:27 am
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Love pic 034. Great shot both of your dog and of the lake.
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Bloated Chipmunk Cock Rock Searcher
Joined: 29 Jan 2007 Posts: 2993 | TRs | Pics Location: Margaritaville |
So what is the snow situation like on Kaleetan right now?
Home is where the hiking is.
"Peaks that have come and gone four times should halt a man in his steps." -- William O. Douglas
A balanced diet is a margarita in each hand.
Home is where the hiking is.
"Peaks that have come and gone four times should halt a man in his steps." -- William O. Douglas
A balanced diet is a margarita in each hand.
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