The Blackjack Ridge trail in Icicle Canyon gives you a big view in a few short miles. However, the few short miles are steep. The trail is in good shape with about a half dozen easy-to-get-over obstacles. There are a couple of larger blowdowns to get around as well.
Above about 5,300 feet as the trail leaves the green forest and enters the silver forest meadow the views become abundant. Glacier Peak, Grindstone Mountain, Icicle Ridge and Mount Cashmere are all within view. The Queen's cup and bunchberry at lower elevations give way to lupine, glacier lilies, cushion phlox and spring beauty found in the more open areas on the ridge. Mt. Stuart and Mt. Rainier can be seen from the top of the ridge. There are a few patches of snow left near the top.
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