This morning it was a windy chilly day for a hike to Johnston Ridge at Mount. St. Helens. The first stop though was to watch the sunrise at Castle Lake Viewpoint.
On the drive in the thermometer on the truck said 39 but the bridges were icy.
The trail is in good condition and is snow free to the Observatory at present. Of course, there are a few narrow places with steep drop offs.
There were elk seen on the drive in. One of the bulls looked like it had an injured hind leg
. Then there was a nice bull not long after the Boundary Trail was started. Unfortunately, it took off before I could get a picture. There were a few mountain goats, but they were all too far away to get pictures.
. Then there was a nice bull not long after the Boundary Trail was started. Unfortunately, it took off before I could get a picture. There were a few mountain goats, but they were all too far away to get pictures.The sun felt good and the strong wind added to the workout going uphill. I know it's a little crazy, but I do like walking against the wind.
I met a little over a dozen people on my way down the Boundary Trail.
On the way back I stopped and watch a helicopter pick up and move greenery. I am assuming it is for making wreaths.
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