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[John]

August 30, 2011--I always like to take a hike on the West Side and this year I picked out Blue Lake in the Never Summer Range (Bowen Mountain Trail). Honestly, it was not a good choice. The trail was very muddy for long stretches and the destination lacked the wow factor. But I had a good time because of the great conversations I had with my friend Jeff, and even a so-so hike is better than almost anything non-hiking related. On the way we drove up Old Fall River Road and stopped at Chasm Falls.



Here's Jeff at the trailhead.



You can really see the results of the beetle epidemic in the first quarter mile of this hike.



Farther in the trees are nice and green.



The highlight of this trail are the wildflowers. Indian Paintbrush was everywhere.



Lots of Fireweed, too.



Pretty Bellflower



We encountered a grouse.


Finally we arrived at Blue Lake. It was green. False advertising.





For Part 1 of my trip CLICK HERE!
For Part 3 of my trip CLICK HERE!

Edited by John, 20 September 2011 - 06:26 PM.

[soatley]

You stopped too soon. You should have climbed the ridge behind you and looked over. That would have been worth the trip.

Sandy O

[Scrapinator]

The grouse have been prolific this year. I've seen their pictures in almost everyone's trip pics. Don't remember seeing that many before. Love the wildflower pics.

[jflo]

Gotta do that!!!

[Igloo Ed]

Looks like a nice lake to me!

[renate1]

[quote name='John' timestamp='1316479280' post='270557']
August 30, 2011--I always like to take a hike on the West Side and this year I picked out Blue Lake in the Never Summer Range (Bowen Mountain Trail). Honestly, it was not a good choice. The trail was very muddy for long stretches and the destination lacked the wow factor. But I had a good time because of the great conversations I had with my friend Jeff, and even a so-so hike is better than almost anything non-hiking related. On the way we drove up Old Fall River Road and stopped at Chasm Falls.




You are really slipping on your blocking skills............I expect better from you so next time step it up a little

[John]

There is a baby mountain lion right behind me on a rock in the stream. I blocked him so well you can't see much of him at all.

[NWA395]

I absolutely enjoy your photos and trip reports..

[renate1]

John, on 22 September 2011 - 05:06 PM, said:

There is a baby mountain lion right behind me on a rock in the stream. I blocked him so well you can't see much of him at all.

Oh well then I guess good job on the blocking