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Hike 7/4 Hannegan Pass & Peak
Trailhead signboard at the start of Hannegan Pass Trail
Much of the trail traverses open hillsides, so the views come early and often
Tiger Lilies were out in abundance
Very colorful edge to the trail
Crossing a rocky stream gully
Trail crews had been working on improving the trickiest sections, which was greatly appreciated
Ruth Mountain views. We saw lots of climbers going up to its snowy summit
We reached Hannegan Pass after four miles of trail. Many backpackers were coming and going through here.
Climbing higher on the trail above Hannegan Pass
Hannegan Peak looms above, about 30 minutes hike from here.
A few lingering snow patches on the upper parts of the trail
Wide open views from near the top of Hanngan Peak
Mount Chardonnay
Portions of Nooksack Ridge, and a little tiny piece of Mt. Baker visible here
Our three summiteers
Nooksack Tower, on the ridge east of Mt. Shuksan, strikes a dramatic profile
Returning to the lower meadows under Ruth Mountain
Typical trail scenery on the way back
Tiger lilies in full bloom
Columbine in the sky
Lots of Indian Paintbrush too
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