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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