Naches Peak Loop, Dewey Lake — Saturday, Sep. 3, 2011

Mount Rainier Area > SE - Cayuse Pass/Stevens Canyon

We parked at Tipsoo Lake and hiked to Chinook Pass to the PCT to do the loop clockwise. There were a few easily crossed snow patches along the trail. At 2 miles we dropped 900 ft to Dewey Lakes where we had lunch. Many day hikers were on both trails and many backpackers were seen on the PCT. We were joined by hungry mosquitoes and flies! Flowers were beautiful! The lighting for pictures on the second segment of the loop is best in the AM because of the location of the sun; however, with Mt Rainier always in view and the beautiful flowers in the foreground it's a beautiful and easy hike any time of day!