.. Jalbum 8.6 slides/olympics.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 This gallery consist of tne many places that I have visited, mostly in the Central Cascade Mountain. The first image is of the Olympics mountains in black & white taken from Alki Beach in West Seattle. I have not hiked them, but I thought this was a nice picture I took of their mood. This gallery consist of tne many places that I have visited, mostly in the Central Cascade Mountain. The first image is of the Olympics mountains in black & white taken from Alki Beach in West Seattle. I have not hiked them, but I thought this was a nice picture I took of their mood. slides/olympics.jpg slides/naches_loop.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 At the top of Chinook Pass, you can hike the Naches Peak Loop trail. About half of it is on the Cascade Crest trail, the Western half is the Naches Peak Loop trail. It makes a fine loop hike South of Tipso lake. The loop passes a couple of small lakes and overlooks Dewey lakes. At the top of Chinook Pass, you can hike the Naches Peak Loop trail. About half of it is on the Cascade Crest trail, the Western half is the Naches Peak Loop trail. It makes a fine loop hike South of Tipso lake. The loop passes a couple of small lakes and overlooks Dewey lakes. slides/naches_loop.jpg slides/rainer_mtnpt.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 Mt Rainer (14410') is the main sight from the Naches Peak Loop trail. This trail merges with the Cascade Crest trail above Dewey Lake to make a fine Loop hike from Chinook Pass. Mt Rainer (14410') is the main sight from the Naches Peak Loop trail. This trail merges with the Cascade Crest trail above Dewey Lake to make a fine Loop hike from Chinook Pass. slides/rainer_mtnpt.jpg slides/naches_loop1.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 As you hike back on the West side of Naches peak on the Loop trail, you get to look at beautiful Mt Rainer most of the way back to Tipso. The best way to do the hike is clockwise, starting on the Cascade Crest trail just East of Tipso lake. As you hike back on the West side of Naches peak on the Loop trail, you get to look at beautiful Mt Rainer most of the way back to Tipso. The best way to do the hike is clockwise, starting on the Cascade Crest trail just East of Tipso lake. slides/naches_loop1.jpg slides/tipso.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 One of the most photographed spots in the state, Tipso Lake and Mt Rainer draw large crowds each Summer to Chinook Pass (5432'). One of the most photographed spots in the state, Tipso Lake and Mt Rainer draw large crowds each Summer to Chinook Pass (5432'). slides/tipso.jpg slides/rainer_mtcpt.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 This shot of Mt Rainer was taken near Crown Point on the way to Cement Basin. The trail 956 actually leaves the Cascade Crest trail at this point for Cement Basin or Union Creek. This shot of Mt Rainer was taken near Crown Point on the way to Cement Basin. The trail 956 actually leaves the Cascade Crest trail at this point for Cement Basin or Union Creek. slides/rainer_mtcpt.jpg slides/cement_basin.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 Cement Basin at 6000 feet in the Norse Peak Wilderness is the Summer home to herds of Elk and Mountain Goats. This is a great place to get away from it all on trail 987. Cement Basin at 6000 feet in the Norse Peak Wilderness is the Summer home to herds of Elk and Mountain Goats. This is a great place to get away from it all on trail 987. slides/cement_basin.jpg slides/goats_mt.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 Camping in Cement Basin, your never along. In the early morning mist, a band of Mountain Goats roams just above us. This picture was taken from our tent before dawn. Camping in Cement Basin, your never along. In the early morning mist, a band of Mountain Goats roams just above us. This picture was taken from our tent before dawn. slides/goats_mt.jpg slides/upper_cementbasin.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 As you go beyond Cement Basin on trail 987 toward Basin Lake, the trail climbs a small pass at 6400' giving views around the basin. Cement basin is home to Elk and Mountain Goats in the Summer. As you go beyond Cement Basin on trail 987 toward Basin Lake, the trail climbs a small pass at 6400' giving views around the basin. Cement basin is home to Elk and Mountain Goats in the Summer. slides/upper_cementbasin.jpg slides/union_creek.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 Hiking the Union Creek trail 956 gives you a chance to see three very nice water falls. This is the first falls, the other two are about miles up as the trail crosses a footbridge. Notice the sub-falls at the lower left. Hiking the Union Creek trail 956 gives you a chance to see three very nice water falls. This is the first falls, the other two are about miles up as the trail crosses a footbridge. Notice the sub-falls at the lower left. slides/union_creek.jpg slides/union_creek_subfalls.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 Near at the base of the first Union Creek falls, the creek makes one more short plunge before hitting the bottom. You can see just a part of it in the lower left of the prior picture. It only drops about 10', but is quite attractive. Near at the base of the first Union Creek falls, the creek makes one more short plunge before hitting the bottom. You can see just a part of it in the lower left of the prior picture. It only drops about 10', but is quite attractive. slides/union_creek_subfalls.jpg slides/union_creek_nf.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 Hiking the Union Creek trail 956, you see this beautiful waterfalls on the left just before you reach the upper footbridge. Hiking the Union Creek trail 956, you see this beautiful waterfalls on the left just before you reach the upper footbridge. slides/union_creek_nf.jpg slides/union_creek_nf2.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 The last waterfalls on Union Creek is reached after you cross the footbridge about two miles in. Trail 956 goes to the left after the bridge, but this waterfalls on the North Fork of Union Creek is a short distance to the right. The last waterfalls on Union Creek is reached after you cross the footbridge about two miles in. Trail 956 goes to the left after the bridge, but this waterfalls on the North Fork of Union Creek is a short distance to the right. slides/union_creek_nf2.jpg slides/dewey_lake1.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 Dewey Lake as seen from the Pacific Crest trail. American Ridge is directly behind it, with Nelson Ridge in the distance. Bismarck is the tall peak in the distant right. Dewey Lake as seen from the Pacific Crest trail. American Ridge is directly behind it, with Nelson Ridge in the distance. Bismarck is the tall peak in the distant right. slides/dewey_lake1.jpg slides/dewey_lake.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 Dewey Lake is located at 5119', South of Chinook Pass on the Cascade Crest Trail. It is a beautiful high mountain lake. This image was taken near the East end outlet, along trail 968. Dewey Lake is located at 5119', South of Chinook Pass on the Cascade Crest Trail. It is a beautiful high mountain lake. This image was taken near the East end outlet, along trail 968. slides/dewey_lake.jpg slides/dewey_creek.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 This creek comes out of the East end of Dewey Lake and has several nice waterfalls as it makes its way to the American River below. This is along trail 968. This creek comes out of the East end of Dewey Lake and has several nice waterfalls as it makes its way to the American River below. This is along trail 968. slides/dewey_creek.jpg slides/american_river_upper.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 The upper fork of American River along trail 968 has its own beauty as it makes it way North to merge with the Rainer Fork, Mesatchee and Union Creeks along the way, then with the Bumping River, forming the Naches River. The upper fork of American River along trail 968 has its own beauty as it makes it way North to merge with the Rainer Fork, Mesatchee and Union Creeks along the way, then with the Bumping River, forming the Naches River. slides/american_river_upper.jpg slides/american_river.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 The quiet solitude of a mountain stream cannot be matched anywhere but in the mountains. Just below Hells Crossing campground, American River makes its journey to the sea. The quiet solitude of a mountain stream cannot be matched anywhere but in the mountains. Just below Hells Crossing campground, American River makes its journey to the sea. slides/american_river.jpg slides/goatpk_drainage.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 Many times small creeks can hide natures beauty. This unamed creek drains the slopes of American Ridge, just Northeast of Goat Peak. Many times small creeks can hide natures beauty. This unamed creek drains the slopes of American Ridge, just Northeast of Goat Peak. slides/goatpk_drainage.jpg slides/goatpk_drainage2.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 Another view of a small creek that drains near Goat Peak. This was taken a couple hundred yards from where it merges with the American River. Small creeks have there own special beauty. Another view of a small creek that drains near Goat Peak. This was taken a couple hundred yards from where it merges with the American River. Small creeks have there own special beauty. slides/goatpk_drainage2.jpg slides/goat_peak.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 Goat Peak (6473') as seen through the trees from the Fifes Ridge trail 954. This is the high point on American Ridge. It can be accessed from the American Ridge trail 958. Goat Peak (6473') as seen through the trees from the Fifes Ridge trail 954. This is the high point on American Ridge. It can be accessed from the American Ridge trail 958. slides/goat_peak.jpg slides/pleasant_vally_lake.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 Pleasant Valley lake? Take trail 999 to trail 958B. This lake is loaded with Cutthroat Trout. The locals call it Pleasant Valley Lake, but my GPS indicates it is the unamed lake on the map below Pleasant Valley Lake. Apparently there is no trail to the upper lake. Pleasant Valley lake? Take trail 999 to trail 958B. This lake is loaded with Cutthroat Trout. The locals call it Pleasant Valley Lake, but my GPS indicates it is the unamed lake on the map below Pleasant Valley Lake. Apparently there is no trail to the upper lake. slides/pleasant_vally_lake.jpg slides/fifes_peak_north.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 This peak is just North of the three Fifes Peaks, located on Fifes Ridge. It is a little taller at 6917'. Taken from the Fifes Ridge trail 954. This peak is just North of the three Fifes Peaks, located on Fifes Ridge. It is a little taller at 6917'. Taken from the Fifes Ridge trail 954. slides/fifes_peak_north.jpg slides/fifes_peaks.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 Fifes Peaks as seen from the backside on the Fifes Ridge trail 954. They are slightly shorter than Fifes Peak North at just under 6900'. Fifes Peaks as seen from the backside on the Fifes Ridge trail 954. They are slightly shorter than Fifes Peak North at just under 6900'. slides/fifes_peaks.jpg slides/bethel_ridge.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 The beauty of Bethel Ridge is not only found in the many wildflowers. This old log has seen many seasons and I am sure was here before man was. It adds its own maturity to the landscape. The beauty of Bethel Ridge is not only found in the many wildflowers. This old log has seen many seasons and I am sure was here before man was. It adds its own maturity to the landscape. slides/bethel_ridge.jpg slides/cash_prairie.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 A beautiful high mountain meadow that you can drive to. At almost 6000', Cash Prairie is one of the prettiest meadows for wildflowers. Notice the Bethel Ridge microwave tower in the background. Notice also the many Lodgepole Pine. A beautiful high mountain meadow that you can drive to. At almost 6000', Cash Prairie is one of the prettiest meadows for wildflowers. Notice the Bethel Ridge microwave tower in the background. Notice also the many Lodgepole Pine. slides/cash_prairie.jpg slides/cash_prairie1.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 Another view of Cash Praire from a differnt location and taken in early July when the meadow is in full bloom. You can see 6285' Bethel Ridge in the background. Another view of Cash Praire from a differnt location and taken in early July when the meadow is in full bloom. You can see 6285' Bethel Ridge in the background. slides/cash_prairie1.jpg slides/nelson_range.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 A look at the Nelson range and Mt Rainer from Bethel Ridge. You can easily pick out Mt Aix and Bismarck Peak. A look at the Nelson range and Mt Rainer from Bethel Ridge. You can easily pick out Mt Aix and Bismarck Peak. slides/nelson_range.jpg slides/bismarck_peak.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 Bismarck Peak (7585') as seen from the trail 1141going to Burnt Mountain. Bismarck looks like the Matterhorn from the Twin Sister trail, but looks much less aggressive from this Eastern view. Bismarck Peak (7585') as seen from the trail 1141going to Burnt Mountain. Bismarck looks like the Matterhorn from the Twin Sister trail, but looks much less aggressive from this Eastern view. slides/bismarck_peak.jpg slides/aix_mt.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 Mt Aix (7766') as seen from the trail 1141to Burnt Mt from Cash Praire. This image was taken from the Eastern edge of the William O Douglas wilderness area. Mt Aix (7766') as seen from the trail 1141to Burnt Mt from Cash Praire. This image was taken from the Eastern edge of the William O Douglas wilderness area. slides/aix_mt.jpg slides/aix_mt1.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 Mt Aix as seen from Bethel Ridge. This site gives an incredible view of the entire Nelson range, not in the image is Timberwolf Mountain (6391'). Mt Aix as seen from Bethel Ridge. This site gives an incredible view of the entire Nelson range, not in the image is Timberwolf Mountain (6391'). slides/aix_mt1.jpg slides/nelson_range2.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 Here is another look a little closer at Bismarck and Mt Aix from Bethel Ridge. This is some prime hiking in the heart of the William O Douglas wilderness for those up to it. Here is another look a little closer at Bismarck and Mt Aix from Bethel Ridge. This is some prime hiking in the heart of the William O Douglas wilderness for those up to it. slides/nelson_range2.jpg slides/shellrock_peak.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 Shellrock Peak (6835') is aptly named, as you can see it is mostly rock. Located in the William O Douglas wilderness, If you like pretty views, this is the place. Shellrock Peak (6835') is aptly named, as you can see it is mostly rock. Located in the William O Douglas wilderness, If you like pretty views, this is the place. slides/shellrock_peak.jpg slides/tumac_plateau.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 I wasn't kidding when I said the view from Shellrock Peak is fantastic. The entire Tumac Plateau sits in front of you. You can see Tumac Mountain (6341') on the left and Pear Butte (6372') on the right. In the area is some of the best fishing around, also a place called Mosquito valley. I wasn't kidding when I said the view from Shellrock Peak is fantastic. The entire Tumac Plateau sits in front of you. You can see Tumac Mountain (6341') on the left and Pear Butte (6372') on the right. In the area is some of the best fishing around, also a place called Mosquito valley. slides/tumac_plateau.jpg slides/twin_sisters.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 Two popular gems of the high country. Twin Sister Lakes as seen from Tumac. Loaded with Eastern Brook trout and a very popular place to camp. Two popular gems of the high country. Twin Sister Lakes as seen from Tumac. Loaded with Eastern Brook trout and a very popular place to camp. slides/twin_sisters.jpg slides/blankinship.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 Blankinship Meadows is on the left and the three Blankinship Lakes are on the right, with Bismarck and the rest of the Nelson range in the background in this image from Tumac. Mt Aix is the peak in the distance a little right of center. Blankinship Meadows is on the left and the three Blankinship Lakes are on the right, with Bismarck and the rest of the Nelson range in the background in this image from Tumac. Mt Aix is the peak in the distance a little right of center. slides/blankinship.jpg slides/tumac_lake.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 This small clear lake is in between the two Tumac peaks and was used by people staying at the lookout tower prior to the 70's for there drinking water. I bet your swimming pool isn't this clear. This small clear lake is in between the two Tumac peaks and was used by people staying at the lookout tower prior to the 70's for there drinking water. I bet your swimming pool isn't this clear. slides/tumac_lake.jpg slides/bigtwin_lake.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 Big Twin Sister Lake at Sunrise. This is about as good as it gets. Not a cloud in the sky or breeze on the lake, but you have to get out of the sack to enjoy something this pretty. Tumac on the left. Big Twin Sister Lake at Sunrise. This is about as good as it gets. Not a cloud in the sky or breeze on the lake, but you have to get out of the sack to enjoy something this pretty. Tumac on the left. slides/bigtwin_lake.jpg slides/littletwin_lake.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 Little Twin Sister Lake is one of a pair of popular high mountain lakes. Full of pretty Eastern Brook trout to make any fisherman happy. Little Twin Sister Lake is one of a pair of popular high mountain lakes. Full of pretty Eastern Brook trout to make any fisherman happy. slides/littletwin_lake.jpg slides/snow_lake.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 Snow Lake is a small lake that lies along the Cascade Crest trail 2000 a mile South of the fork to Twin Sister Lakes. Snow Lake is a small lake that lies along the Cascade Crest trail 2000 a mile South of the fork to Twin Sister Lakes. slides/snow_lake.jpg slides/twin_sisters1.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 Little Twin Sister Lake in the morning is a perfect way to sit and ponder the day away. A good place to soak tired feet, no Crawdads to bother the toes. Little Twin Sister Lake in the morning is a perfect way to sit and ponder the day away. A good place to soak tired feet, no Crawdads to bother the toes. slides/twin_sisters1.jpg slides/meeks_table.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 In the distance is Meeks Table Natural Area (otherwise known as wildflower heaven). Behind it is Nelson Butte (7072'). It is located within the William O Douglas Wilderness. In the distance is Meeks Table Natural Area (otherwise known as wildflower heaven). Behind it is Nelson Butte (7072'). It is located within the William O Douglas Wilderness. slides/meeks_table.jpg slides/meeks_table1.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 Taken from the Southeast corner of Meeks Table, you can see why few animals tend to make it up to graze on top. This mesa's eco-system is like walking back in time. Taken from the Southeast corner of Meeks Table, you can see why few animals tend to make it up to graze on top. This mesa's eco-system is like walking back in time. slides/meeks_table1.jpg slides/nelson_range1.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 Taken from near the top of Meeks Table, you can clearly see the pointed top of Bismarck. Mt Aix is hidden behind the 7000' mountain that is closer to us. Taken from near the top of Meeks Table, you can clearly see the pointed top of Bismarck. Mt Aix is hidden behind the 7000' mountain that is closer to us. slides/nelson_range1.jpg slides/adams_mt.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 Mt Adams and the Goat Rocks as seen from Bethel Ridge. This a the site I have used for observing the skies with my 13" telescope in the Summer. Views to the South, West and North are virtually light pollution free at night. Mt Adams and the Goat Rocks as seen from Bethel Ridge. This a the site I have used for observing the skies with my 13" telescope in the Summer. Views to the South, West and North are virtually light pollution free at night. slides/adams_mt.jpg slides/section3_lake.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 Section 3 lake is where trail 1130 starts to Bear Creek Mountain, then on to Conrad Meadows. Ok - no power boats allowed. Section 3 lake is where trail 1130 starts to Bear Creek Mountain, then on to Conrad Meadows. Ok - no power boats allowed. slides/section3_lake.jpg slides/bearcreek_mttrail.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 As you head toward Bear Creek Mountain through several beautiful meadows, you can see your destination in the horizon ahead of you. This photo was taken from the Bear Creek Mountain trail 1130. As you head toward Bear Creek Mountain through several beautiful meadows, you can see your destination in the horizon ahead of you. This photo was taken from the Bear Creek Mountain trail 1130. slides/bearcreek_mttrail.jpg slides/bearcreek_mtmeadow.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 The trail 1130 going from Section Three Lake to Bear Creek Mountain is a joy to hike in late July or early August. This is one of the best wildflower hikes around. The trail 1130 going from Section Three Lake to Bear Creek Mountain is a joy to hike in late July or early August. This is one of the best wildflower hikes around. slides/bearcreek_mtmeadow.jpg slides/bearcreek_mtsign.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 High up on Bear Creek Mountain, trail 1130 from Section Three lake merges with the Conrad Meadows section and forms trail 1130A to the summit. A rather rustic trail marker. High up on Bear Creek Mountain, trail 1130 from Section Three lake merges with the Conrad Meadows section and forms trail 1130A to the summit. A rather rustic trail marker. slides/bearcreek_mtsign.jpg slides/rainer_mtbcm.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 If you get the feeling I am high up, I was. This was taken from Bear Creek Mountain (7331'). You tend to look down from there. It was a clear day with Mt Rainer in the distance. If you get the feeling I am high up, I was. This was taken from Bear Creek Mountain (7331'). You tend to look down from there. It was a clear day with Mt Rainer in the distance. slides/rainer_mtbcm.jpg slides/adams_mt1.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 Mt Adams and the Goat Rocks as seen from Bear Creek Mountain (7331'). You can see the Devels Horn in the foreground and Gilbert Peak and its glaciers stand out. Mt Adams and the Goat Rocks as seen from Bear Creek Mountain (7331'). You can see the Devels Horn in the foreground and Gilbert Peak and its glaciers stand out. slides/adams_mt1.jpg slides/goatrocks.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 A wide look at the Goat Rocks from Bear Creek Mountain. Devels Horn and one of the Tieton Peaks are in the foreground. Old Snowy is on the right and Ives to its left. Gilbert peak is on the left side of the picture. A wide look at the Goat Rocks from Bear Creek Mountain. Devels Horn and one of the Tieton Peaks are in the foreground. Old Snowy is on the right and Ives to its left. Gilbert peak is on the left side of the picture. slides/goatrocks.jpg slides/conrad_glacier.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 Gilbert Peak in the Goat Rocks. This picture from Bear Creek Mountain is looking right at the Conrad Glacier and basin. Notice Conrad Falls in the lower part of the picture. Devils Horn (7013') is in the right foreground. Gilbert Peak in the Goat Rocks. This picture from Bear Creek Mountain is looking right at the Conrad Glacier and basin. Notice Conrad Falls in the lower part of the picture. Devils Horn (7013') is in the right foreground. slides/conrad_glacier.jpg slides/devels_punchbowl.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 Located at the base of Devils Horn in the Goat Rocks, this small lake is known as the Devils Punchbowl. There is no trail to it. Located at the base of Devils Horn in the Goat Rocks, this small lake is known as the Devils Punchbowl. There is no trail to it. slides/devels_punchbowl.jpg slides/conrad_meadows.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 If you want to see a really big meadow, Conrad Meadows is a good one and the gateway to the Goat Rocks. Gilbert Peak is in the distance. Looking from South Fork Tieton trail 1120. If you want to see a really big meadow, Conrad Meadows is a good one and the gateway to the Goat Rocks. Gilbert Peak is in the distance. Looking from South Fork Tieton trail 1120. slides/conrad_meadows.jpg slides/conrad_creek.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 Conrad Creek begins at the Conrad Glacier on the side of Gilbert Peak in the Goat rocks. It merges with the South Fork of the Tieton River just below this spot on trail 1120 as a foot bridge crosses it. Notice how milky colored it is from the glacier. Conrad Creek begins at the Conrad Glacier on the side of Gilbert Peak in the Goat rocks. It merges with the South Fork of the Tieton River just below this spot on trail 1120 as a foot bridge crosses it. Notice how milky colored it is from the glacier. slides/conrad_creek.jpg slides/tieton_river_southfork.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 The South Fork of the Tieton River drains the Headwaters basin before it merges with Conrad Creek and then on to Rimrock lake. This picture along trail 1120 shows how clear it is and also much smaller than Conrad Creek. The South Fork of the Tieton River drains the Headwaters basin before it merges with Conrad Creek and then on to Rimrock lake. This picture along trail 1120 shows how clear it is and also much smaller than Conrad Creek. slides/tieton_river_southfork.jpg slides/surprise_lake.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 A gem on the way to the Goat Rocks. Surprise Lake is a clear high mountain lake full of fish. From its head end the wildflowers really start to happen as you enter the upper headwaters basin. It lies along the South Fork Tieton trail 1120. A gem on the way to the Goat Rocks. Surprise Lake is a clear high mountain lake full of fish. From its head end the wildflowers really start to happen as you enter the upper headwaters basin. It lies along the South Fork Tieton trail 1120. slides/surprise_lake.jpg slides/highlands_trail.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 As trail 1120 makes its loop around the Tieton Headwaters Basin, you reach an unmarked fork in the trail as the main trail starts to head Northeast. Look for two logs across the trail, which goes up to the Goat Rocks Highlands. As trail 1120 makes its loop around the Tieton Headwaters Basin, you reach an unmarked fork in the trail as the main trail starts to head Northeast. Look for two logs across the trail, which goes up to the Goat Rocks Highlands. slides/highlands_trail.jpg slides/moss_garden.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 The beauty of the delicate moss garden area can only be appreciated in the variety of the plant life it holds. If you visit, please watch your step. Everything is alive. The beauty of the delicate moss garden area can only be appreciated in the variety of the plant life it holds. If you visit, please watch your step. Everything is alive. slides/moss_garden.jpg slides/moss_garden1.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 This is part of the Moss Garden on the way to the Goat Rocks. It is a special eco-system because of water seepage that comes down from the Highlands. A very special place. This is part of the Moss Garden on the way to the Goat Rocks. It is a special eco-system because of water seepage that comes down from the Highlands. A very special place. slides/moss_garden1.jpg slides/moss_garden2.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 One last look at Moss and Mountain Monkey flower in the moss garden area. The plants in this area are many and varied. One last look at Moss and Mountain Monkey flower in the moss garden area. The plants in this area are many and varied. slides/moss_garden2.jpg slides/goatrock_highlands.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 A great place for a lunch break. The Goat Rocks Highlands offers some breath taking views above 6000'. Much of this run-off comes from the Mead glacier. A great place for a lunch break. The Goat Rocks Highlands offers some breath taking views above 6000'. Much of this run-off comes from the Mead glacier. slides/goatrock_highlands.jpg slides/goatrock_highlands1.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 Another view of the Goat Rocks Highlands looking to the Northeast. This small stream from the southern end dumps into Conrad creek, then merges with the South Fork of the Tieton that dumps into Rimrock lake. Another view of the Goat Rocks Highlands looking to the Northeast. This small stream from the southern end dumps into Conrad creek, then merges with the South Fork of the Tieton that dumps into Rimrock lake. slides/goatrock_highlands1.jpg slides/conrad_falls.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 The beautiful Conrad Falls at the West end of the Goat Rocks Highlands. Notice the milky water which ends up in Rimrock Lake. Also, notice the ice bergs that came out of Cold Lake above. The beautiful Conrad Falls at the West end of the Goat Rocks Highlands. Notice the milky water which ends up in Rimrock Lake. Also, notice the ice bergs that came out of Cold Lake above. slides/conrad_falls.jpg slides/goatrock_highlands2.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 This small stream in the Goat Rocks Highlands is only one of many such streams that make up the beauty of this area. Notice the Mountain Monkey flower. This small stream in the Goat Rocks Highlands is only one of many such streams that make up the beauty of this area. Notice the Mountain Monkey flower. slides/goatrock_highlands2.jpg slides/goatrocks_waterfalls.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 One of the many waterfalls in the Goat Rocks. This one is an excellent place to stop and relax for awhile. Really good cool clear water. One of the many waterfalls in the Goat Rocks. This one is an excellent place to stop and relax for awhile. Really good cool clear water. slides/goatrocks_waterfalls.jpg slides/gilbert_peak.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 A close up of Gilbert Peak (8184') from the Goat Rocks Highlands. The edge of the Mead Glacier is on the left. The Conrad glacier is out of sight on the right. A close up of Gilbert Peak (8184') from the Goat Rocks Highlands. The edge of the Mead Glacier is on the left. The Conrad glacier is out of sight on the right. slides/gilbert_peak.jpg slides/mead_glacier.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 This picture taken from the Highlands, is of Gilbert Peak and the Mead Glacier. Notice the water falls at the lower right of the picture. You're in the heart of the Goat Rocks now. This picture taken from the Highlands, is of Gilbert Peak and the Mead Glacier. Notice the water falls at the lower right of the picture. You're in the heart of the Goat Rocks now. slides/mead_glacier.jpg slides/meadglacier_falls.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 This is a closer view of the Mead Glacier run off. This pretty stream runs off Gilbert Peak and unlike the milky run off from the Conrad Glacier is much cleaner water. This comes out of the snow a few dozen yards further up. This is a closer view of the Mead Glacier run off. This pretty stream runs off Gilbert Peak and unlike the milky run off from the Conrad Glacier is much cleaner water. This comes out of the snow a few dozen yards further up. slides/meadglacier_falls.jpg slides/tieton_peaks.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 Heading Northwest in the Goat Rocks Highlands, you can see the two Tieton Peaks (7557'-7768'). Notice, you can still see the now dormant volcanic vents that formed the Goat Rocks. Heading Northwest in the Goat Rocks Highlands, you can see the two Tieton Peaks (7557'-7768'). Notice, you can still see the now dormant volcanic vents that formed the Goat Rocks. slides/tieton_peaks.jpg slides/warm_lake1.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 Warm Lake is located at the South end of the Goat Rocks Highlands at 6348'. You can see the Tieton Peaks in the distance. Warm Lake is located at the South end of the Goat Rocks Highlands at 6348'. You can see the Tieton Peaks in the distance. slides/warm_lake1.jpg slides/goatrocks_southend.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 This is the Southern end of the Goat Rocks Highlands. You can actually see the headwaters of the Tieton drainage start here. This is the Southern end of the Goat Rocks Highlands. You can actually see the headwaters of the Tieton drainage start here. slides/goatrocks_southend.jpg slides/surprise_lake1.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 Another view of Surprise Lake, taken from near Warm Lake in the Goat Rocks Highlands. About an 1100' difference in elevation. Another view of Surprise Lake, taken from near Warm Lake in the Goat Rocks Highlands. About an 1100' difference in elevation. slides/surprise_lake1.jpg slides/rimrock_lake.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 Rimrock Lake is located on highway 12 as you drive toward White Pass from Yakima. In the Fall the reservoir is drained down, making a much smaller lake until it fills back up with the Spring snow melt. Rimrock Lake is located on highway 12 as you drive toward White Pass from Yakima. In the Fall the reservoir is drained down, making a much smaller lake until it fills back up with the Spring snow melt. slides/rimrock_lake.jpg slides/kloochman_rock.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 Kloochman Rock is located just Southeast of Rimrock lake and is a magnificent site as you approach the lake. This image was taken in the Fall from the dry lake bed after the water has been drained from the reservoir. Kloochman Rock is located just Southeast of Rimrock lake and is a magnificent site as you approach the lake. This image was taken in the Fall from the dry lake bed after the water has been drained from the reservoir. slides/kloochman_rock.jpg slides/lionrock.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 Lion rock is located on the West end of Table Mountain. Someone felt this rock formation looked like a Lions head and thus the name. Mt Rainer in the background. Lion rock is located on the West end of Table Mountain. Someone felt this rock formation looked like a Lions head and thus the name. Mt Rainer in the background. slides/lionrock.jpg slides/stuart_mt.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 This image was taken from Table Mountain. You can see Mt Stuart (9415') jutting above everthing else. This image was taken from Table Mountain. You can see Mt Stuart (9415') jutting above everthing else. slides/stuart_mt.jpg slides/stuart_range.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 Mt Stuart and the Alpine Lakes wilderness area are visible in this image taken from Table Mountains West side. Mt Stuart and the Alpine Lakes wilderness area are visible in this image taken from Table Mountains West side. slides/stuart_range.jpg slides/onsp.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 Probably the premier site in the state for Amateur astronomers to gather. The Table Mountain viewing area is over 6200' high and has nice high mountain skies. This was at the Orion Nebula Star Party in the Fall. A much larger star party is held in July each year. Probably the premier site in the state for Amateur astronomers to gather. The Table Mountain viewing area is over 6200' high and has nice high mountain skies. This was at the Orion Nebula Star Party in the Fall. A much larger star party is held in July each year. slides/onsp.jpg slides/table_mt.html# Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:32 -0800 This picture of me was taken from Table Mountain (6359'), North of Ellensburg. It is looking North toward the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area. I hope you enjoyed this slideshow and will get to visit some of these areas. This picture of me was taken from Table Mountain (6359'), North of Ellensburg. It is looking North toward the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area. I hope you enjoyed this slideshow and will get to visit some of these areas. slides/table_mt.jpg