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Hike 7/6 Comet Falls
Tumbling waters of Van Trump Creek from the footbridge near the trailhead
Brief glimpses of nearby peaks before the clouds and showers moved in.
Fresh Avalanche Lily along the trail
Just a few small snow patches remained
Shooting Stars in bloom
The creek crossing that was just a little too risky to try. We were nearly to Comet Falls, but had to stop here.
Comet Falls is actually visible through the trees--as close as we got.
Van Trump Creek looking like liquid silver
Beargrass blossom at the Comet Falls Trailhead.
Christine Falls from the overlook next to the Paradise Road.
Crossing the Nisqually River on a footbridge to get to the trail to Carter and Madcap Falls
Madcap Falls, along the Wonderland Trail
Tumbling waters of Van Trump Creek from the footbridge near the trailhead
Brief glimpses of nearby peaks before the clouds and showers moved in.
Fresh Avalanche Lily along the trail
Just a few small snow patches remained
Shooting Stars in bloom
The creek crossing that was just a little too risky to try. We were nearly to Comet Falls, but had to stop here.
Comet Falls is actually visible through the trees--as close as we got.
Van Trump Creek looking like liquid silver
Beargrass blossom at the Comet Falls Trailhead.
Christine Falls from the overlook next to the Paradise Road.
Crossing the Nisqually River on a footbridge to get to the trail to Carter and Madcap Falls
Madcap Falls, along the Wonderland Trail
Tumbling waters of Van Trump Creek from the footbridge near the trailhead
Brief glimpses of nearby peaks before the clouds and showers moved in.
Fresh Avalanche Lily along the trail
Just a few small snow patches remained
Shooting Stars in bloom
The creek crossing that was just a little too risky to try. We were nearly to Comet Falls, but had to stop here.
Comet Falls is actually visible through the trees--as close as we got.
Van Trump Creek looking like liquid silver
Beargrass blossom at the Comet Falls Trailhead.
Christine Falls from the overlook next to the Paradise Road.
Crossing the Nisqually River on a footbridge to get to the trail to Carter and Madcap Falls
Madcap Falls, along the Wonderland Trail
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