We did the long loop. We needed a short hike to do before returning home and this was a perfect choice! It was hot, but there was a heavenly breeze to make the heat tolerable. We saw 3 elk (2 cows and a calf) near the beginning of the hike where Mt Rainier first comes into view! The 2 3/4 mile loop goes through forest and open areas with views and is esp beautiful in the fall when the larch are golden! There weren't a lot of flowers blooming except for some beautiful branched red paintbrush.
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