Lookout Tree, Beaver Lake — Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020

I had a couple hours before dark on my way out to stay in Marblemount, parking next to Clear Creek was full (to Frog Lake) so I headed here.  

3 miles beyond Beaver Lake TH on the R, there's a hand made sign indicating the Lookout Tree is 1/4 mile.  Past the Tree the trail continues, eventually reaching a channel of the Sauk River.

The water was alive with fish, big and smaller, Bald and other eagles overhead.  I walked gently across the channel, up the far bank and across again, and to the broken bridge over Beaver Lake.  I chatted with the folks on the other side, the only people I saw today.  Then back.

The North Cascades are lonely with the winter Highway closure, sign in Rockport said at "Ross Trail".  Off season rates at Glacier Peak Resort, plenty of low elevation hiking nearby, Marblemount is 400 feet.  They're serving Thanksgiving dinner, to-go only due to the recent no indoor dining rule, for $15 plus tip. 

Bring the "household" and spend the holiday in your own vacation cabin!  360-873-2250