Naches Peak Loop — Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004

Mount Rainier Area > SE - Cayuse Pass/Stevens Canyon

Beautiful afternoon for a hike around the Loop. Lots of others had the same idea too. An ever so lightly dusting of snow on the ground as we hiked on the William O. Douglas part of the trail but none on the side that is the Mt. Rainier Boundary. Saw some ducks in one of the little lakes. A hawk positioned in a tree waiting for its next meal. But to our surprise......no deer. Well it is hunting season.