Grand Valley, Badger Vallley

We left the Obstruction Pt TH at 12:45 Friday via Lillian Ridge.Although wildflowers were gone, fall foliage was present and a vibrant red!This is an upside-down trail as it starts at6200ft and descends to a 5000ft junction in 3 1'2 miles.We took the right fork to Moose Lake where we set up camp.Olympic marmots and deer were abundant at the lake.The nights were cold and clear with many stars and an "almost" full moon. Frost was on the plants in the AM. Saturday we hiked to Grand Pass at 6300 ft and then to Peak 6701 where we could see Mt. Baker, Mt Rainier, Mt Appleton, Mt Olympus and others we couldn't name.Gladys Lake Basin between the pass and Moose Lake is esp. beautiful with fall colors and many tarns with reflections.Flowers are gone except for gentian, a few harebells, and asters.Sunday we returned to Obstruction Pt. via Badger Valley. Meadow flowers are gone, but fall colors take their place.