Boulder River — Saturday, May. 11, 2002

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway

I have discovered how to hike this trail in total solitude even on a beautiful Sunday: start at 6:30 pm! There was one car at the trailhead when I got there, and those people left just as I started out. The trail has been cleared of the rockslides and downed trees that were blocking the trail. No-name falls was spectacular and intimate at the same time, with impressive water volume. Due to family obligations on Mother's day, I wasn't able to leave Lynnwood until 5 pm, but still managed to get three + hours of quality trail time. There was still hikable light levels at 9:30 pm. Bring your favorite mosquito repellent to this one.