Truman Trail - Pumice Plains, Loowit Falls — Wednesday, Jun. 11, 2014

South Cascades > Mount St. Helens

We took the day off to do a birthday hike and lucked out on some great mid-week weather. We got a nice early start arriving at Johnston Ridge at 7am. We enjoyed the solitude and the amazing scenery along the varied terrain. This is a long but easy hike to Loowit Falls from Johnston Ridge. Zero snow to contend with, no bugs, there are a few small streams to cross but they are not worth mentioning. Wild flowers in bloom include tons of lupine and Indian paint brush along with.... others we don't know the names of. Wildlife sightings included, a sage grouse who was completely unbothered by our approach, a frog, and 7 mountain goats up above Loowit Falls. All in all a perfect hike!