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Summit Lake — Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023

Mount Rainier Area > NW - Carbon River/Mowich
Morning sun illuminating the trees and fog among the mountains.

Similar to another person's report, this hike was much busier than anticipated! I arrived just after 9am on Saturday and got one of the last spaces on the edge of the parking lot--others were already parking further down the road. The trail has rocks/roots to navigate, but nothing too bad as long as you're staying aware of your footing. A pretty easy hike--even with an overnight pack--with spectacular rewards. My only wish is that people were more compliant with LNT principles regarding trash/toilet paper. 

A gray jay happily photo-bombing
Coffee on the rocks with a view (including the parking lot in lower left corner)
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