Skyline Divide — Friday, Aug. 1, 2003

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area

Another fantastic hike. The meadows along the way and at the divide were blooming like crazy with wildflowers. The trail is in great shape and the views are surely the finest the North Cascades has to offer. My 5 year old was in awe and could not get enough. ("" Daddy,that mountain is really BIG!"") He gave it 2 big thumbs up. The trails beyond the divide were in great shape and clear as far as you can see, toward Hadley Peak. Lots of bugs on the trail, but not many in the divide. Note for you overnighters, there was no water and very little snow that was easily accessable near the divide.