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Hike 8/27 High Lakes / Mazama Ridge- Mt. Rainier
After a cloudy drive down there, the views looked promising from the trailhead parking lot
Classic view of the Mountain over Reflection Lake
Pinnacle Peak appeared in a gap in the trees
Bits of fall color are beginning to appear in the meadows
Rainier peeks out over the mid-level clouds. The clouds would win out for most of the day, but the sunshine stayed with us.
Looking east from the Mazama Ridge Trail, down toward Stevens Canyon
A very curious marmot greeted us at tree line
Watch your step, marmots below
Marmots having a gathering on top of a boulder
Paradise was packed as usual on this nice late summer day
Black bear sighting about 300 yards down a hillside slope from us
Appeared to be pretty good size
Returning the Reflection Lakes at the hikes end
Parking lot view
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