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    The ultimate adventure guide

    David Kerruish
    Photo Date: 
    03/31/2018
    The early parts of the trail are often free of snow.
    David Kerruish
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    03/31/2018
    The trail zigzags through the forests on the lower portion of the trail.
    David Kerruish
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    03/31/2018
    The grade increases as you ascend, and it can be harder to follow the sparse trail markings.
    David Kerruish
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    03/31/2018
    Take a moment to look out across the valley to Mount Baker.
    David Kerruish
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    03/31/2018
    With the steepest section over, the trail exits the forest and alpine views emerge.
    David Kerruish
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    03/31/2018
    Looking back toward the tree line with Mount Baker coming into view.
    David Kerruish
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    Looking up toward the pass.
    David Kerruish
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    03/31/2018
    The final climb to the pass.
    David Kerruish
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    03/31/2018
    The view south from the pass.
    David Kerruish
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    A close up view of the region's dominant feature, Mount Baker.
    David Kerruish
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    Looking west along the ridge toward Church Mountain.
    David Kerruish
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    03/31/2018
    Excelsior Peak to the left with Mount Shuksan in the distance.
    David Kerruish
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    03/31/2018
    Check conditions before and during your trip because the final ascent to the pass crosses avalanche terrain.
    David Kerruish
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    03/31/2018
    Rich forest colors in the spring sunshine.
    David Kerruish
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    03/31/2018
    The falls on the lower reach of the trail.
    David Kerruish
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    03/31/2018
    Trailhead signage.
    David Kerruish
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    03/31/2018
    The parking lot is located immediately adjacent to the highway.

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