This was my first real day hike in over 20 years. Went with a group of four others plus 2 dogs. Overall a really good hike but those first two miles were brutal with most of the days elevation gain happening in that first stretch to the top of the big falls. I think it was around 1300 of the 1500+ vertical on the entire loop!
Great views of the different falls along the way plus a panoramic view of multiple Cascade peaks at one spot on the hike to Wallace Lake. Mt. Persis and Mt. Index were the closest with Baring clearly visible too.
Had lunch at the lake then down the much gentler return loop, which my knees appreciated! Great way to start off my day hiking revival phase!
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