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Sheep Lake to Sourdough Gap — Friday, Jul. 21, 2017

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
Lunch spot on extended hike with Crystal Lake at far-right edge of photo. Photo by James Lanz.

A perfect hike – traversing a wildflower-covered hillside with spectacular views, walking through a forest area with pocket-meadows, pausing at a postcard-worthy lake, and hiking up to a gap with views of lakes and mountains to the north and to the south.

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The wildflowers are in full bloom.

 RECOMMENDATION FOR AN EVEN BETTER HIKE

To extend this hike, follow the Pacific Crest Trail north for another half mile, then turn left on a side trail where you will soon be treated to views of Chrystal Lake and Mt. Rainier.

Crystal Lake & Mt. Rainier as seen on extended hike. Photo by James Lanz
Hikers returning to the Gap from their picnic spot overlooking Crystal Lake. Photo by Patricia Coulthard.
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