White Pass - Pilot Ridge Loop — Friday, Aug. 19, 2022

Started from White pass TH on Friday morning. Busy parking lot at 09:30, many folks aiming for Glacier peak. but there was still space.
The trail to White pass is in great shape and well maintained. A WTA crew was making further improvements early on the trail. It is a nice hike in the woods (beautiful old large cedars, etc.) for most of the hike and then a steep uphill to connect w the PCT. As we emerge from the woods the views are amazing (Saulk Glacier). And berries became plentiful and ripe. We camped at white pass. 11.8 miles

day 2 we hiked to Blue lake. We had some fog w us for a couple of hours and it made great effects as we were admiring Glacier peak and surrounding ridges. We took the upper cut off, it is certainly steep and narrow. With the sun in the PM it made for a healthy climb. The ridge allows for a nice view down to blue lake. We did see some Smoke from the south East, did not seem to be moving North. Blue lake was cold but a refreshing dip! Small fishes abound. 9.6 miles.

day 3 was to catch up to Pilot trail. Views of Rainier, Goat peaks,… and many mountains in between. Not many water sources till the final downhill part of that trail. The Saulk river crossing is made on large tree trunks and the trail is being cleared up around this area. 11.5 miles 

Overall, a great multi night hike. Mosquitoes mostly kept at bay with our respective methods, gears, products. All 3 days gave us great vistas !