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 Sagamihara, Japa
Baker Lake TrailNorth Cascades, WA
North Cascades, WA
Hiking avatar Nov 23 2013
sagamihara_hikerTriplogs 366
Hiking8.22 Miles 1,054 AEG
Hiking8.22 Miles   4 Hrs   30 Mns   1.83 mph
1,054 ft AEG
 
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With my wife nursing a bad back, the challenge was to find a hike with little elevation gain but good mountain views because the weather was supposed to be nice. This hike delivered! We hiked from the south trailhead to Maple Grove campground. Driving across the damn, all we could see was white on both sides as the clouds/fog had settled in over the lake. When we got to the turnoff for Anderson Point, the sun was trying to come out but the clouds/fog were still thick. A little before Maple Grove the sun had worked its magic and the mountain was out. We had lunch on the beach at Maple Grove. Just us and the mountain. Couldn't ask for a better spot to eat and soak in the views. Great views of Mt. Shuskan as well. We saw a father and his daughter near the trailhead on our way back -- the only people we saw out on the trail the entire day.
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[ checklist ]  Hairy Woodpecker
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[ checklist ]  Mount Baker  Mount Shuksan
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average hiking speed 1.83 mph

WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.

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