Skyline Divide — Thursday, Sep. 6, 2018

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area

Headed up to Skyline Divide on a Thursday around 11am. Road was in great shape, just a few large potholes. I got up there no problem in my Camry. The parking lot had about 20 cars when I got there. The bathroom was well stocked with TP but one of the dirtier ones I've encountered recently, though not surprising for how busy this trail is. The trail was in great shape, and most people had great trail etiquette. For the love of nature, please, please, please stay on the trails! Don't hike on the grass on the downhill because it's easier on you. Did not see any berries, and the blueberry foliage is turning. We only encountered a couple of holdout wildflowers on the upper reaches of the trail. Fall is here! The mountains were hazy, and a couple of times I could smell the wildfire smoke. Did not obscure the major views though!