Andrew Stohner
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10/03/2015
The saddle at Norway Pass provides an excellent view of Mount St. Helens (8,366 ft) after only 2.25 miles on trail.
Andrew Stohner
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10/03/2015
Fall foliage along the Whittier Ridge Trail.
Andrew Stohner
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10/03/2015
The trail cuts across fields of colorful flowers and grasses above Norway Pass.
Andrew Stohner
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10/03/2015
Starting along the trail to Whittier Ridge, rock formations line the southern edge of the Coldwater Creek basin.
Andrew Stohner
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10/03/2015
A view of the ridgeline of Whittier Peak as seen from the Mount Margaret Trail.
Andrew Stohner
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10/03/2015
Stunning fall colors from the northeastern edge of Coldwater Creek basin.
Andrew Stohner
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10/03/2015
Looking down the steep western slope toward Goldwater Creek from the start of the Whittier Ridge Trail.
Andrew Stohner
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10/03/2015
Stopping to admire the view at the start of the Whittier Ridge Trail.
Andrew Stohner
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10/03/2015
Painted trail designation along the more narrow and rocky ledges at the south section of the ridge trail.
Andrew Stohner
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10/03/2015
Looking back south along the ridge, Mount Margaret (5,858 ft) to the far right.
Andrew Stohner
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10/03/2015
Mount Adams in the background, as the narrow and rocky trails winds over the ridge.
Andrew Stohner
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10/03/2015
A rocky outcropping stands in the foreground of the Goldwater Creek basin.
Andrew Stohner
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10/03/2015
The narrow trail provides plenty of solid rock to help with the vertigo.
Andrew Stohner
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10/03/2015
Perhaps the most treacherous section of the ridge trail winds down and across a narrow section of saddle, which is sure to catch the breath of visitors.
Andrew Stohner
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10/03/2015
Boot Lake catches the last few rays of sun as the shadow of Whittier Peak's ridge sweeps over the valley.
Andrew Stohner
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10/03/2015
Andrew Stohner
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10/03/2015
Stunning vantage points and vistas await visitors all along the ridge trail.
Andrew Stohner
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10/03/2015
Lush greens and vibrant reds and yellows make for a picturesque autumn palette of colors.
Andrew Stohner
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10/03/2015
Many tree trunks, stripped bare and bleached by the sun, offer reminders of the destruction following the eruption of Mount St. Helens.
Andrew Stohner
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10/03/2015
Mangled and bleached trees angled away from Mount St. Helens as the blast flowed over the ridge.
Andrew Stohner
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10/03/2015
From Norway Pass, the signage at the Whittier Ridge Junction provides fair warning to unseasoned hikers.
Andrew Stohner
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10/03/2015
Andrew Stohner
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10/03/2015
Mountain goat friends looking over the trail.
Andrew Stohner
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10/03/2015
Elk graze in the colorful meadow (bottom right) with the calm waters of Spirit Lake in the distance.
Andrew Stohner
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10/03/2015
A hawk circles in its search of prey in front of a picturesque Mount Adams view.
Andrew Stohner
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10/03/2015
The dwindling rays of sunlight play across the open grassy meadows of the blast zone, picking up the vibrancy of the wildflowers.
Andrew Stohner
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10/03/2015
Flowers and grasses form the colorful foreground for one of the most beautiful sunset vistas in the Pacific Northwest. Mount St. Helens and Spirit Lake glow in the background.
Andrew Stohner
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07/30/2016
A hiker moves carefully along a narrow, exposed section of the Whittier Ridge Trail.
Andrew Stohner
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07/30/2016
Navigating the first of many narrow and exposed rock ledges.
Andrew Stohner
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07/30/2016
A hiker descending a narrow section of trail into the 'gateway' section of the trail. Boot Lake is visible to the lower left, and Goat Rocks in the distance.
Andrew Stohner
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07/30/2016
Picturesque views of the valley below are framed by the sheer rock walls.
Andrew Stohner
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07/30/2016
A steep descending section of trail requires proper footwork.
Andrew Stohner
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07/30/2016
This is the second of two trail indication markers along the ridge. Although the trail appears to disappear, this is in fact the safest route of travel.
Andrew Stohner
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07/30/2016
A snapshot of the ridge from approximately thee-quarters of the way across (travelling north). Mount Margaret to the right.
Andrew Stohner
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07/30/2016
A view of the talus field spur trail junction, as approached from the Lakes Trail #221.
Andrew Stohner
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07/30/2016
A view of the talus field spur trail junction as approached from the Whittier Ridge Trail. Be careful to note this location and turn right (northeast) to access the Lake Trail.