Mount Walker

 On a beautiful sunny morning after fresh lowland snow, headed up to Quilcene off of Hwy 101 to hike up to Mount Walker. The road is still open, so I was able to park at the trailhead. This is a 5 mile round trip hike with 2,000 ft of elevation gain (in the first 2 miles).
The first part of the trail was snow free. Watched the sun light up the top of the trees.

 Not many signs of fall left.

 Trail became snowy at 1,400 ft

 Sun lighting up the ground through the forest.

 North Viewpoint. About 4-5" of snow on top of Mount Walker 2,800 ft.

 Northeast Olympic Mtns.

Pano from the North Viewpoint. Hazy over Puget Sound, but was able to see Mt Baker

 1/4 mile walk toward the South Viewpoint. Glimpse of Mount Constance (I think) through the trees.

 Fresh snow on the way to the South Viewpoint. Had the top of Mount Walker to myself this morning.

 View from the South Viewpoint. Mt Rainier below the puffy cloud across Dabob Bay.














Nearby hills

Winter is coming