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Cascade Rock — Friday, Dec. 8, 2023

Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
View at the top

Beautiful hike up in the Elwha river valley. Follows the left ridge. Wanted to hike this trail ever since I saw the Google review to the tune of "I want my life back." It is a hard trail, but not too difficult for the Olympics. And the payback is huge!

Followed the trip report by Eric Nagle (11/8) and was able to make it all the way up--I think. The last 1/8th of a mile or so is very steep, through soft loamy ground that feels very strange compared to our compact trails. The trail is very clear, except for a rock at one point on the "extender trail"--go left! Beautiful views at the top and my favorite part--several gorgeous twisty juniper trees. Heaven!! Plucked a few berries for tea. Loved the views. Thank you, Eric Nagle! 

Boring trail: R, challenging viewpoint: L
Only frost on the trail. Methusela's beard on a madrona in the middle-cool!
Juniper berries! Guess who ate them as tea.
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