Sauk Mountain — Saturday, Jun. 24, 2006

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20

Road is clear of snow to the trailhead. Trail is free of snow until about 5000 feet, where you make the turn for the back side of the mountain. After that snow is sporadic and finally continuous. In a couple of places near the top, we were happy to have our ice axes just in case. Views from the top are unparalled for such an accessible and short hike. Flower season is just starting. We did however, see lupines, paint brush, valarian, avalanche lilies and of course dandilions.