9/27, Sunday. After a week of rain and wind, the forecast promised a mostly sunny Sunday. Left Seattle in clouds, and hit some drizzle on the way. Hoping to see some fall color (was fabulous last time I was here). The trailhead parking lot, the outhouse, and camping area is beyond the washout. Just a short walk. The new parking area is smaller. Maybe ~10 cars.
Quite cloudy when we started, a little before noon. We ran into V. halfway to the pass. He was running back already. More brown than yellow and red. I guess it hasn't been cold enough. Still some good good color from Hannegan Pass, going up the meadowy slope to Hannegan Peak, especially later in the afternoon when the sun finally came out. Tons of huckleberry at the first flat plateau ~5500'. Good color. A girl was picking berries with a special tool. Snow started shortly above. 
The peak was covered with 2" of snow. A total winter wonderland. Very pretty. I was wearing, again, below ankle shoes. So had to be careful walking here, without getting my feet wet. Only one person when we arrived. 4 more later. Not crowded.
View on the top is absolutely beautiful. 360° all the way to Canada. South to Glacier Peak (but we didn't see it, due to clouds). So many peaks.On the way down, filled my container with huckleberries. Then checked out the campground. No tent there. Later, saw 2 backpackers going in. Nice, had the whole place to themselves.
A beautiful and easy hike, comfortable weather. 30K steps.
