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- 54 miles
- 7600ft elevation gain
- Area: [[Glacier Peak Wilderness]]
I thought Vista Ridge of [[Glacier Peak]] would be a nice fall camp site without people and it didn't disappoint. The trail was in good conditions.
On the first [[Suiattle River Trail]] section there was a handful of blowdowns, but nothing too tricky. The Vista ridge trail has a large number of blowdowns, some large and hard to cross. It used energy and some are a little exposed. The views of [[Miners Ridge]] are great.
The campsite at Vista Ridge has a great view north and east.
I was surprised to see quite a lot of larch trees on the ridge of Gamma Peak. Water was a bit of a challenge this time of the year. You really need to fill up before you get high.
I also tried to get to Grassy Point but the trail there is mostly non existent. I was a bit tired and decided to not pursue it to the end, expecting some tedious side-hilling.
'<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/bravenboer/53243606741/in/album-72177720311778117" title="Dome Peak from Grassy Ridge"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53243606741_ded00fbf12_b.jpg" alt="Dome Peak from Grassy Ridge"/></a>
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