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Sheep Lake, Sheep Lake to Sourdough Gap — Saturday, Jul. 19, 2025

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
Sheep Lake

Parking: Arrived about 9:30 am. Main lot was full. Got the last spot in lot on opposite side of road. Parking along-side road heading W up the pass filled quickly after we arrived.

Wildflowers: Lots and beautiful.

Bugs: None, but it was cool and breezy. Clear skies, so a perfect day.

Outhouses: Short line at outhouse at Tipsoo. Longer line at TH. Only 1 or 4 was open for use. :(

Views: Saw Mt. Adams & St. Helens on way up to the gap. Stunning views of Rainier from the road parking on Hwy 410 as you head back down toward Tipsoo parking lot.

Pasque Flower
Mt. Rainier from pullout above Tipsoo
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