Heather - Maple Pass Loop — Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20

First time I hiked this. Started at 10:30am and hiked the counter clockwise route, It was a beautiful day and was glad I brought the trekking poles because of snow. Could still find the trail, but one more snow event could be an issue. About halfway past Lake Ann there was solid snow. Was able to make the full loop and the snow on the larches made an interesting contrast. Some hikers turned back before the pass because of snow. There was about a foot to a foot and a half feet of snow at the pass. This might have been my last high elevation hike this season. Was back at the car by 3:45pm.