Monday, August 19, 2013

Naches Peak Loop Hike at Mt Rainier

This is an easy 3.5 mile loop hike at Mt Rainier National Park at Chinook Pass. 
There is only 600 ft of elevation gain. My DIL and grandchildren joined me on this hike.
We started at the parking lot near Tipso Lake.
We hiked the loop in a clockwise direction, heading northeast, 
where the trail leaves Mt Rainier National Park and joins the Pacific Crest Trail.
 There were still some wildflowers in bloom.
 About 1 mile along the trail, we stopped at a small tarn to enjoy our lunch.
 About halfway around the loop, we enjoyed the overlook of Dewey Lake.
 The trail continue back to Tipsoo Lake. 
Even though Mt Rainier remained cloud covered,
 we enjoyed the other views and the hike.

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