Saturday's Hike

We hiked part of Shannon Ridge Trail, in the Northern Cascade Mt. Range, on Saturday.  

The kids, at the trailhead, of course they found something to climb on. 

 They also found a cute, little waterfall by the trail. 

 

We had to overcome several obstacles on the trail, such as fallen logs and branches and stream crossings.  The trail was well shaded, with mountain on one side of us and trees on the other.

 Finally, we caught a glimpse of a view through the trees.  

 The trail wasn't too bad.  It wasn't that steep, but it was a constant climb.  No rolling hills to give your legs a chance to rest. 

 

The kids acting silly and James waiting for them to get on with the hike.  The kids started wanting lots of rest breaks.  Then they really started complaining.  They weren't into hiking that day, for some reason.  (The next day Logan suffered from a stomach flu.  That may have had something to do with it). 

 We tried to encourage the kids to keep going, "just until we can see the view." 

 But this is as good as we could get before compromising and turning around at the 2 mile point. 

 This view is from a nice spot on the drive.  

 Mt. Baker.  Another view from the drive.  

Even if the hike itself wasn't stellar, the drive certainly was.  What a beautiful country we live in!