Arrived at the trailhead at 9am and were greeted by about 50 cars. Luckily the trail wasn't congested but beautiful and in excellent condition. This path travels among the big trees and forest most of the way until you arrive at the bridge crossing Red Creek. Continuing on through more forest and a couple of avalanche chutes, we arrived at the the Mackinaw Shelter, which has a definite lean, and found a good spot on the river for lunch and a view of what I believe is Sloan Peak? All in all, a wonderful hike in the magical North Cascades.
Stopped at the North Fork Falls on the way back to the highway and they were in thunder mode. If you haven't stopped here before, it is well worth the 1/4 mile trek down to the viewing area.
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