The trail crosses Stampede Creek at several points.
Thorp Mountain (5,854') in the center, and Amabilis Mountain (4,570') on the right.
Monahan Mountain (3,779') is most obvious in the center, but behind it are Cle Elum Ridge (left) and Cabin Mountain (right).
The turnoff to Meany Lodge is indicated by a concise sign on the left utility pole. In the distance is Snoqualmie Mountain (left) and Kendall Peak (right).
The first half of the trail climbs under and around power lines.