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Lime Kiln Trail — Monday, May. 12, 2025

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
Historic lime kiln

The road to the trailhead was easily navigable with our lower clearance vehicle. We just went slow and avoided the larger depressions. Plenty of available parking when we arrived at 15:30.

The trail was in good shape, albeit a little tight in spots due to the vegetation. Recent trail work kept obstacles to a minimum. There are some sections of protracted mud towards the far end. Lots of flying insects, though none that were biting, so it was annoying but tolerable.  

Total distance was 6.96 miles with 729 feet of elevation gain. Total time was just over 2:20. Probably a dozen other hikers on the trail. 

View of river
Alternate view
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