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Heather - Maple Pass Loop — Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20

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Type of Hike

Day hike

Trails Hiked

  • Wildflowers blooming
  • Ripe berries
Hiked the loop counter clockwise. Recommend that direction - the descent is hard but the progression of scenery is magnificent. Perfect time to go for wildflowers and panorama. People: Loads of day hikers on the trail but since most are going in the same direction you don't see folks often. There were only a few spots available when we got to trailhead around 2pm on a Saturday. Animals: Picas everywhere - we didn't see any but heard them. Some other hikers told us they saw marmots. Bugs: lots. Huge ones at the top. Stopping is not pleasant. Berries: Some starting to bloom. Saw some parties with kids picking them.
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Comments

Road Condition

How was the road condition on the cascade river road? This will determin which car I take.

Posted by:


"Quicksilver" on Aug 13, 2013 10:14 AM

Road conditions

The hike is right off of the North Cascades highway - no problems getting there on any type of car.

Posted by:


Olga on Aug 12, 2013 10:05 AM

Mudslides

Wow I just read about the mudslides of Highway 20. I am not sure how the conditions there are now. We went before the mudslides. I have no idea if access is available or not now. This hike is not on the Cascade River Road.

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Olga on Aug 13, 2013 10:14 AM