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Ptarmigan Ridge — Friday, Aug. 29, 2025

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area

As described, this is a beautiful and well-maintained trail with tremendous panoramic views. At 8:30 AM, the parking lot was about 25% full and I later learned that it never did completely fill up. There were always one or two spots available. The air was hazy to start but later cleared up considerably thanks to a welcome breeze. The huckleberries were ripe! I heard pika, but never saw them. There were more wildflowers on this trail than I have ever seen at this time of the season. It was downright verdant in some spots! It was an exquisite day.

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