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11.9.11

The beautiful Ohanapecosh river at Mt Rainier Nat'l Park

Taken perched on a log jam.

Located in the southeast corner of the park, Ohanapecosh, named for a Taidnapam (Upper Cowlitz) Indian habitation site along the river, is thought to mean “standing at the edge.” Situated among Douglas firs, western red cedars, and western hemlocks, visitors to Ohanapecosh can experience the beauty and complexity of an old-growth forest. The east side of the park is also somewhat drier and sunnier than the west side, making it a good destination when Paradise and Longmire are wet and foggy. Ohanapecosh is not accessible in winter.
http://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/ohanapecosh.htm

Currents of Ohanapecosh

I could sit and watch these currents for hours....

it was great fun climbing around on the log jam, and also seeing a family doing likewise. Obviously not used to balancing on logs, but the cool thing was, they were trying..

The Ohanapecosh Campground and picnic area is located on the banks of the peaceful Ohanapecosh River, within a majestic old-growth forest. Like the visitor center, the campground is open from late May to early October.The Ohanapecosh Campground and picnic area is located on the banks of the peaceful Ohanapecosh River, within a majestic old-growth forest. Like the visitor center, the campground is open from late May to early October.

9.9.11

Tonight's sunset

7.9.11

The White River at Mt Rainier SunRise

Sunrise at Mt Rainier

Frozen Lake, Mt Rainier

Spent a lot of time at Mt Rainier this summer, here are some pics of trails we hiked.

Frozen Lake Loop Trail (3 mi/4.8 km)
Follow the Sunrise Nature Trail to the ridgetop, then head west on the Sourdough Ridge Trail. Return to Sunrise via the Wonderland Trail and Old Campground Trail.

iphone pics, darn, I don't think it shows the glacial blue green
I can't wait for the new iphone, maybe I'll get a gift! 8 megapixels!!

I wasn't able to get all the trail, my phone battery died. It was a nice hike.

Mount Fremont Lookout Trail (5.6 mi/9.0 km)
Follow Sourdough Ridge Trail to the Mount Fremont Trail. This trail leads to a historic fire lookout with excellent views of Mount Rainier and its glaciers along the way.

At an elevation of 6,400 feet, Sunrise is the highest point that can be reached by vehicle at Mount Rainier National Park. In summer, mountain meadows abound with wildflowers. On clear days, Sunrise provides breathtaking views of Mount Rainier, Emmons glacier, and many other volcanoes in the Cascade Range. These views and an excellent trail system make Sunrise the second most visited location in the park.

Sunrise is located 60 miles northeast of the Nisqually Entrance and 14 miles northwest of the Sunrise/White River turnoff on Highway 410.

The Sunrise Road usually opens in late June or early July and closes in late September to early October. Check the before setting out.

Sunrise