Park Butte, Scott Paul Trail

I headed up to the Park Butte Lookout first and the foot log across Rocky Creek is sweet!! Thanks! It wasn't there last year. I was surprised at the amount of snow still around although no problems for hiking or for the horses. The small tarns below the lookout still have snow and some ice. The glacier water pond that is off of the climbing route beyond Railroad Grade is all snow. Mt. Baker was of course gorgeous and so were the surrounding peaks especially with some snow still on them. I watched/heard several ice falls thunder down. It was quite windy but the breeze felt good with the heat. I returned via the Scott Paul Trail and this was my first time doing the entire trail and I loved it! I left the pup at home today as I knew there was no way she would cross the suspension bridge. The trail has great views and very diverse terrain.