Baldy, Yakima Canyon

Ethan Schrank, Dennis Hasslinger, & I went up the west ridge of Baldy in the Yakima Canyon today (park at milepost 10). With 2000' of elevation gain in 2 miles, it was a good early season conditioner. Canby's Desert Parsley, Yellow Bells, & a few Buttercups were in bloom, but its still too early for the showy wildflowers here. Nice views from the top of the Yakima Canyon, Adams through the clouds, & all but the top of the Stuarts, though most of the rest of the Cascades were socked in. The day was sunny & in the lower 70s with a slight breeze. What a great hike!