2005.8.14. Sunrise.
I was hoping to see a profusion display of flowers. It was not even as good as last year at the end of Aug, when we did Fremont Lookout trail. Apart from the alpine asters, not many other flowers are in bloom. Probably too warm this year. Very dusty and dry.
We did Burrough's Mt this time. About 6 miles r/t, and 1000 ft gain. We went by Shadow Lake and came back by Frozen Lake. On the way up, we saw 6 mountain goats negotiating their way on a cliff. At the end of the trail on the 2nd Burrough Mt, you'll find the best seat in the world: a semi circle stone bench facing Mt Rainier. Wind is blowing hard here. Almost chilly. Mt Rainier seems within an arm's reach. Steam is coming out of the ice on one spot. A photographer is waiting for his right moment.
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