In one of the many hikes I do out in Washington I find this scenery around Mt. Adams breathtaking and scenic on such a sunny and beautiful day. The location of this spot is on a steep trail that lead up to Forest Road 22. The picture I took was at an elevation of 4280 feet. From that spot you can see Mt Adams 15 miles away looking to the south-southeast at the north flank of that volcanic mountain that rises to 12, 276 feet.Tomorrow, I plan to have pictures taken from the south flank of that mountain at an elevation of around 6,300 feet. The south flank is on the other side of Mt. Adams in this picture. I'll be on a high alpine meadow full of wildflowers and ripe huckleberries. It'll be a two mile hike in plus some more and then the return hike back to my vehicle. There'll be some snow at this elevation. And from there I'll be able to see Mt. Hood in the distance 55 miles away to the south on the Oregon side. The forecast for tomorrow? Sunny and quite warm.
Perfect.
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You're sounding more and more like a true 'native' all the time Mike. I have traveled by car and rail through forty states, and have rarely come across scenic beauty equal to Washington's. I could suggest a few more places you might love as well- on the Peninsula, up north or east. It's a diverse state with lots to see.
Check out my latest blog on my hike to Gotchen Creek Meadows.
I did. Very nice. Never done much hiking around the Mt. Adams area.
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