Heather - Maple Pass Loop — Sunday, Oct. 1, 2000

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20

Went up with a few friends to visit Maple Pass in the Fall and I can sum up the journey in one word: Awesome! We headed up highway 20 on an overcast day. Visibility wasn't great, we could only see about 5 or 6 miles, but the floral was great. All of the larch trees are changing colors, and along with the heather and other plants, the surroundings are great. The trail is in great shape. A little muddy but easy to follow. It even snowed on us most of the journey, which made it even more beautiful. Fall is definitely here. It was very cold up there (40 degrees at the trailhead), so bring winter clothes!