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David Kerruish
Photo Date:
10/13/2018
A well-formed trail leads steadily upward through the forest from the trailhead.
David Kerruish
Photo Date:
10/13/2018
Meadows increasingly appear as the trail approaches the summit, along with glimpses of Mount Baker through the remaining pockets of forest.
David Kerruish
Photo Date:
10/13/2018
The final switchback before the trail opens onto the ridge.
David Kerruish
Photo Date:
10/13/2018
Spectacular views of Mount Baker from the ridge
David Kerruish
Photo Date:
10/13/2018
Beautiful early morning fall colors on the ridge.
David Kerruish
Photo Date:
10/13/2018
An expansive view of Mount Baker and across to the Cougar Divide (left), with the trail weaving from right to center.
David Kerruish
Photo Date:
10/13/2018
Looking back along the ridge with Excelsior Peak, Tomyhoi Peak, and Canada in the distance.
David Kerruish
Photo Date:
10/13/2018
Mount Baker from the end of the marked trail.
David Kerruish
Photo Date:
10/13/2018
Another shot of the beautiful fall colors along the ridge.
David Kerruish
Photo Date:
10/13/2018
Looking back at the end of the Skyline Divide Trail.
David Kerruish
Photo Date:
10/13/2018
A scenic tarn just beyond the end of the marked trail.
David Kerruish
Photo Date:
10/13/2018
The view down the North Fork of the Nooksack River Valley to Bellingham. The peaks of the Olympic Pensinsula are in the distance.
David Kerruish
Photo Date:
10/13/2018
The vibrant fall colors with Mount Shuksan prominent in the distance.
David Kerruish
Photo Date:
10/13/2018
Rich reds covering the ground in late fall with Mount Baker dominating the backdrop.
David Kerruish
Photo Date:
10/13/2018
Another view of Shuksan as the trail darts into a pocket of forest.
David Kerruish
Photo Date:
10/13/2018
Another view of Shuksan as the trail darts into a pocket of forest.
David Kerruish
Photo Date:
10/13/2018
A picnic table and pit toilet at the trailhead.