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I have done this hike numerous times, but it's always a favorite for it's great views, including fall colors and it's easiness!
This hike is just about 700' elevation gain and 4 miles RT.
The weather was changing, so I wasn't sure if I was going to go hiking, but I knew I could sneak this one in when the day started like this:
Tipsoo Lake
Most of the wildflowers are done, though I found a few small ones along the way.
Anenome
It's a very open trail, especially on the north side
Small tarn
Originally I had planned to drop down to Dewey Lakes, but with the incoming clouds, and the fall colors not really robust yet, I decided to save that for my trip in a couple of weeks.
I did drop down a little bit on that trail, and enjoyed some great huckleberries!
No animals to be seen, but heard plenty of elk bugling.
This is after the Dewey Lakes Trail. You get a head on view of Rainier.
Soon after arriving back to my car, the long awaited clouds...parted.
Most of the rest of the day was in the sun DOH! I had anticipated increasing clouds, so I hiked early.
The next day featured just what I was expecting, fog and mist. Still, made for great pics
Fireweed
Things were decidedly moody
