glorious wildflowers everywhere!
-Plenty of parking at Johnston Ridge Observatory.
-Plenty of people at Johnston Ridge Observatory!
-Asking people to present park passes/or pay fees in exchange for wristbands (this was new to me). I've always just hung my pass on my mirror and set out but they had signs specifically asking people not to do this so I got a wristband souvenir. :) They will put it on your backpack if you don't want it on your person, wish I had done that.
-There was a food truck in the parking lot (also hadn't noticed this before).
-100% sun exposure the entire hike
-ZERO water source along the trail
-Is it worth reaching the top of Harry's Ridge? YES! Views of Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Adams, and Mt. Hood await, along with a humbling display of the beautiful Spirit Lake, and some spiffy geological volcano equipment!
-Bring your best camera for this one, the extra weight will be worth it. SO MANY WILDFLOWERS! Any other questions please feel free to ask/comment. Happy trails to you!
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