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Pinnacle Saddle, High Lakes Loop — Tuesday, Sep. 16, 2025

Mount Rainier Area > SE - Cayuse Pass/Stevens Canyon
Lake Louise (the view from Faraway Rock).

Parked at the westernmost parking lot at Reflection Lakes, followed the High Lakes Loop clockwise, and then finished up with the short-but-sweaty hike up to Pinnacle Saddle. The trail on both hikes was easy to follow and obstacle-free. Plenty of friendly people out on the trails, but neither hike was overrun. One young woman brought her dog to Pinnacle Saddle, brazenly passing several no-dogs signs on the way. Grrr. At least her four-legged companion was on a leash.

A beautiful day at Mt. Rainier National Park!

A marmot at Pinnacle Saddle.
View of Mt. Adams from Pinnacle Saddle.
View of Mt. Rainier from Pinnacle Saddle.
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