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The ultimate adventure guide
Sunrise over Johannesburg.
Depending on the snow levels and avalanche conditions, the summer route is the best option.
Sunset on Mount Baker.
Expect a long day up to the lookout.
The last push to the lookout, a mellow 500-foot climb.
The Hidden Lake Lookout.
Lights from Seattle, Mount Vernon, and Bellingham.
The Hidden Lake Lookout.
Sunrise over Sahale Mountain.
Glacier Peak to the south.
Hidden Lake, with plenty of good skiing all around.
Harvesting some nice corn on a southwest aspect
While there is no fireplace in the Hidden Lake Lookout, candles can provide some long-lasting light.
Sunrise on Johannesburg Mountain.
Sahale Mountain, Johannesburg Mountain, and Mount Formidable.
Voted "best spot to chew a stick."
Making the hike back from the Hidden Lake Lookout.