Church Mountain

Drove up to the
trailhead from Everett, arrived about 9am. Weather was nice (perfect temps) but clouds blowing in from the coast limited what are probably outstanding views to Baker and Shuksan. This was my first time hiking this trail, and it was great to see it in such good shape; hardly any roots or ankle twisting rocks. Some of the trail in the upper alpine area is washing away however, so watch your footing. No snow at all on the trail, but there is some on the North face and around the 2 Kidney lakes. 8.5 mile round trip, 3800 ft. elev. gain and 6100 feet top elev. at the lookout area.