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Summer Blossom

North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
48.1197, -120.3032 Map & Directions
On the way to Horsethief Basin. Photo by trip reporter Soundwalker. Full-size image
  • Fall foliage
  • Mountain views
  • Summits
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

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A hike which starts in high alpine forests of pines and larches, opening up to beautiful mountain vistas in the Chelan Sawtooth range. Continue reading

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Hiking Summer Blossom

A hike which starts in high alpine forests of pines and larches, opening up to meadows with beautiful mountain vistas in the Chelan Sawtooth range. The trail is relatively low use and can be difficult to find in spots beyond North Navarre Peak.

This hike is primarily targeted towards hikers, unlike some of the surrounding trails which are more multi-use, like Cooney Lake: motorcycle, mountain bikes, stock. Sunrise Lake and Horsethief Basin area are ideal areas to camp, but be sure to bring appropriate bear-safe food storage.

The trail connects with Navarre Way (#424), the Sunrise Lake spur trail (#417B), Prince Creek Basin trail system (#1259 north of Horsethief Pass), and Angel Staircase (#417).

For the more adventurous, continue on to the Summit Trail loop for more larches, on to Uno Peak trail (#1260) or down Safety Harbor Creek (#1261).

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Summer Blossom

Map & Directions

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Co-ordinates: 48.1197, -120.3032 Open in Google Maps

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North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth

Summer Blossom (#1258)

Okanogan National Forest, Methow Ranger District

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Summer Blossom

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