2007.7.28. Johnson Ridge. Originally planned to go to Blanca, but the trail head was not accessible due to the wind storm last winter. Suggested by the ranger in Skykomish. Started hiking at 4pm! Ended at the Sunrise Mt (5,056 ft), where a small clearing offers a better view, and more mosquitoes. Mount Fernow and maybe Captain Point to the south, Glacier Peak and some interesting peaks to the north. Otherwise, except for the beginning of the trail (see the top image), no view to speak of: obstructed by the trees. Sunscreen is not useful, at least not till this point. 
This is only half of the trail. Too bad, had to turn back due to the late start. The last mile of the trail (close to Scorpion Mt) should provide flowering meadows at this time of the year. Back to the car at 7pm.
