We had hoped for grand views, but they were generally hiding today. We left town early enough so that we had the climb to the Park Butte Lookout to ourselves. There were a few snow patches, no problem, and lovely flowers in the upper Morowitz Meadows. The lookout was open, welcome on a chilly cloudy day and was fun to snoop around in. Apparently it is available for overnights on a first come, first serve, clean up after yourself basis. It seems well cared for! Next, we wandered off trail slowly up towards High Camp through meadows and streams. We encountered many marmots, eight to be precise. There were two who were play-fighting, and then getting a little rough, so we split up the fight. We wandered up past lovely camps to the Railroad Grade. Great views down to the glacier! It was only on the wander back down that we ran into the hordes of people coming up after Sunday brunch. Great hike!
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