The West Canyon Trail climbs gently for a few kilometers.
Many mushroom varieties along the trail.
The last fresh water source just below Alder Flats.
Alder Flats offers a few camping spots.
The Mountains come into view after Alder Flats.
Fall colors along the West Canyon Trail.
Waxy caps (Hygrophoraceae).
At the first ridge new mountains come into view.
The ridge offers views to the south and east.
Pitt Lake and the Mountains to the west from Panorama Ridge.
The trail starts to flatten out at the second ridge.
The emergency hut and Camp 1 come into view.
The cabin is very small and for emergencies only.
There are a few flat spots that are suitable for pitching a tent.
The sun setting on Pitt Lake and the mountains to the west.
Mount Crickmer and Mount Robie Reid.
Sunset on Mount Baker.
A great place to wake up.
The north face of Golden Ears gets the morning light.
Golden Ears at dawn.
The trail beyond the ridge becomes scarce in places. Follow the bright orange markers.
Great views of Edge Peak on the peak push.
At the peak you can see all the way to Vancouver and Vancouver Island on the horizon.
Edge Peak looks incredibly jagged.
Enjoying the view from a lower peak.
One last look at Golden Ears with Panorama Ridge on the right.
The water hole below Alder Flats is a welcome site.
The West Canyon Trail is lush and green.
Unidentified species (help us identify it by providing feedback).
Fall colors along a gentle trail to finish the adventure.