Scheibers Meadow Loop hike with 3.0 mile RT sidetrip to Park Butte Lookout.
Perfect day, other than a bit too hot. 10am start at trailhead on a Friday encountered a fair number of cars in parking lot, but still plenty of space. FS roads 12 & 13 from Baker Lake Hwy were very smooth (freshly graded) and only lightly dusty. Suggest clockwise direction on the loop...puts you almost immediately into subalpine country with views. Steady 2 miles up to intersection with Scott Paul Trail. A few flies buzzing to aggravate, but not many landed in late morning. 1.5 miles to Park Butte Lookout is definitely worth the extra effort. Few snow patches to cross. Lookout is well stocked with overnight needs. 360 degree views including full monty of Mt Baker. We were first in, could've claimed for overnight if we were so inclined. Back onto Scott Paul trail had a few more miles of mostly uphill climbing across open/exposed terrain. Bugs were never a big deal. Last 2+ miles are steady down thru forest.
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