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Hike 10/18 Merritt Lake
Views began just above the trailhead, looking across the Nason Creek valley
Vine maple provided a whole spectrum of color along thew way
There were no golden larches on our trail, but I spied some far across the valley at tree line on the Chiwaukum Mountains.
Taking a break on a handy log halfway up
As we climbed higher, more boulders were mixed in with the color show
Merritt Lake sits at about the 5000-foot level, below the crest of Nason Ridge
Climbing above Nason Lake, the views expand to the south and east
Reaching the ridge crest, we could see snowy peaks to the north
Glacier Peak was visible from our high point
Chiwaukum Mountains formed a long divide to the south
Rocky trail--no problem
More views under the gray skies. Showers started about 2 pm
Admiring the colors on our descent
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