Perry Creek — Sunday, Jul. 4, 1999

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway

What to do for a hike and be back in Seattle by noon' I chose Perry Creek - a good morning hike anyway as the creek valley heats up impressively on sunny afternoons. The trail is in good shape up to the falls with the exception of a long snowfield that was a bit icy at 0730 in the morning. Best to have equipment or wait until mid-morning - it was nice and slushy on top on the way out. Also do use care crossing the creeklets before the falls - one of them has notable cornices that should be avoided. Went up the ridge about 1/4 mile past the falls until the trail was totally lost - luckily there is a good view from there over to the north face of Dickerman. Beware of punching through the snow above the falls - up to your knee or hip. Thanks to whoever did a good deed and tied a rope to make the creek crossing at the falls nicer for all of us. Back in Seattle by noon!