White Pass WA

Washington has been an outstanding reward after the last 2150 miles. Above tree line the lupines are still in bloom, the air is crisp as fall approaches, and the grand, glaciated volcanoes of the Cascades dominate the skyline. The trail skirts around Mt. Adams, and I was blown away by the enormous size of the mountain and its glaciers. Then the crystal clear skies have provided views of Mt. Rainier from far away. The trail guided us through the Goat Rocks wilderness, a phenomenal alpine landscape. I saw elk thundering the ground and a group of us climbed up Old Snowy, a peak above the Knife's Edge, a section of trail considered one of the most scenic. The trail follows a ridge with an epic view of Mt. Rainier and most of Washington. Back into the wilderness for now; I only have 360 miles to go.