Naches Peak Loop - Tipsoo Lakes

We hiked counter clock wise from Tipsoo Lakes to the junction of the PCT to Dewey Lakes.We returned the way we came as the hikers we met who were doing the loop clockwise reported less fall color and windy, colder conditions on the east side of Nachez Peak. Mt Rainier was not in view when we started, but was very beautiful and more visible on our return trip. Thank you to the volunteer Park Ranger who found my lens cap and left it on our truck! :)! The trail was frozen when we started, but became muddy in places when the sun came out!