2023-10-06 - Vista Ridge

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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.

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