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Heliotrope Ridge — Monday, Aug. 6, 2018

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area

*Turn right onto Glacier Creek Road from 542*

Got to the trail head just before 9:30am. Immediately noticed several cars with their back windows busted out. Not cool at all. I was super uncomfortable seeing that but still decided to go for it. Upon exiting my car, I stepped out and on to a pile of broken glass and window tint. UH. WTF is wrong with people! 

Started hiking around 9:45. There were no bugs and tons of fat salmon berries! The water crossings weren't bad. Easy if you have poles and take your time.

Friendly reminder: Uphill hikers have the right of way. Most of the time this isn't a problem I encounter but maybe a refresher on trail etiquette is needed for some? 

We did go and check the last creek crossing but didn't feel comfortable crossing with our dog. Instead we back tracked to the climbers route (there's a sign for it) and went up. It's short, steep and delivers allllll the views.

Overall great day!

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