Mount Washington 6/1/2021

Mount Rainier

I did Mount Si last week and I did Mount Washington today. Although there is still a little snow on the Mount Washington trail (see below) it is not that much of a problem. I was able to summit with no problem.

Actually, I would have had a problem had I started earlier (I left the car to go up the trail at 7:25 am) because it is getting into the 80’s today. I saw 2 people on the way up, a young couple who were power-hiking up the trail, but on the way down I saw perhaps a dozen people. The last few were sweating and panting. I hope they brought plenty of water.

This trail gets worse every year. It is rockier and rockier, really tough on your feet. I pity anyone doing this trail for the first time who is not wearing thick-soled boots.

Anyway, about 8.5 miles, 3,2500 feet of elevation gain, a bit less than 5 hours car-to-car. That includes a nice break at the top to enjoy the views and get my pulse down a few notches.

Track and a few views below.

Snow on the Trail
View of Chester Morse Lake and the Watershed
Looking North

Track