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| View from Trailhead at Artist's Point, Ptarmigan Ridge is blocking the view of Baker slightly. We met an elderly man who had just spent 3 days camping up there on our way down the trail. Inspiring! |
We grew up doing the Chain Lakes hike as an end-of-summer tradition, and I have no way to describe the joy it is to see my kids now plodding, skipping and exploring along those same trails.
What a fantastic day we had: traipsing across snow fields, swooning with each view of Baker and Shuksan, looming so close, lunching on a big sun-drenched rock surrounded by absolute glory. Meandering amongst the wildflowers - saxifrages, lupines, asters - admiring clear glacial lakes complete with icebergs, reflecting on the indescribable greatness of our amazing God. Words do not do justice.
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| Three mountain goats and wildflowers at the first lake. |
Up there I feel surrounded by Him. Completely enveloped by peace and awe and the knowledge that I rest in the hands of an incredibly powerful, majestic and beautiful Creator.
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| I need to find this saxifrage for my rock garden. |
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| The hike makes a circuit around Table Mountain. |
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| Another of my hiking companions. |
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| Iceberg Lake with Mt. Baker in the background. |
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| Summit of Herman Pass. |
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| Still at the summit with Mt. Shuksan in the background. |
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| The long trail back down into the valley...usually loaded with blueberries, but it was too late in the season this time. |
The scenery is absolutely breathtaking. It is accessible to kids, well-travelled enough to dispel my worries about bears, but not crowded at all. This is such a great hike. Highly recommended. It is about 7 miles from Artist's Point, past the 3 lakes, over the pass and back down through the valley. You will probably want to get a ride back up to the top parking lot when you finish - so heads up on that. Driving directions are simple: Turn left on the Mt. Baker highway after passing through the town of Sumas. Continue on that road for approximately 1 1/4 hours and you will be at the parking lot! Don't forget to stop in the town of Glacier and pick up a 5$ daypass for your vehicle at the Ranger Station though.
What about you? Are there any scenes or experiences that bring you close to the Creator in awe and worship?
2 comments:
7aWhat a beautiful post...and such amazing pictures! I would love to do that hike. Looks like you had a beautiful day for it!
What a beautifully written post! Your pictures are amazing...looks like you had a wonderful day! I love marvelling at the Lord's handiwork in places like that!
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