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Hiked for a summit on 4th of July. Much less snow than previous years this time of season. Challenging hike but definitely doable.
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First time hiking in this area. Killen Creek Trail was a long uphill section that def got the heart rate up. In the last 1 or 2 miles before intersecting with the PCT Mt Adams came into view. This was encouraging & motivating to keep going. Dan located a great base camp site and after setting up we headed on up the Highline Trail. This was another amazing section that offers lots of views inside the forest, open pastures, and many great opportunities to marvel at Mt Adams. We headed back to base camp for the evening after Day 1. Mt Adams is impressive with its massive glacier running down the West face. Often we could hear what sounded like big rock/ice slides, but never were close enough to see that happen.
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Hiked 8/15/20. Started at 4:30 am. 12.5hrs RT.
Absolutely gorgeous weather. Beautiful views, mountain goats, a little stream, friendly vibe. Took my niece and nephew who were 14 and 12, and my brother-in-law and a friend. Just wore hiking boots and crampons up. Although plenty of people were doing it in micro spikes. You could use either. Bring a ice axes for glissading back down. I used hiking poles, but not necessary. Watch out for potholes of water. Lol. It was just so pretty... the entire way. At the top you could see all the mtns- hood, Helens, Rainer, baker. 🐐☀️🗻
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I really enjoy hikes through former burn areas and this did not disappoint. Had to wade creeks as there was no log or rocks to keep out of the water. Stayed at one of a few campsites at Looking glass Lake. Love the wild flowers and the views from the meadows. Saw a herd of elk .
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Mixed weather up top. Clouds stayed intact until 11:30 then windows opened and closed. Fog came up from south side intermittent. Snow softened around 11am so we were post holing above lunch Counter.
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