Hike Maple Pass and Heather Pass Loop North Cascades National Park, WA

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Sep 26, 2015 — The Maple Pass and Heather Pass Loop was my first hike in the Cascades, and the colorful larches and ground flora had me dumbfounded. A few of the photos might seem repetitious, but I couldn't help myself – this was among the most gorgeous days of hiking I've ever had to date. Though there were lots of people, I kind of didn't mind the crowds. The loop I took ascended above Rainy Lake as it headed to Maple Pass, then continued along the ridge heading north to Heather Pass, before descending back to the trailhead. The hike is well-signed and makes for a great easier outing.

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Ann Lake. The hike goes to that lower ridge above Ann Lake.

Close-up of Rainy Lake from above

Larches!

Maple Pass Loop Trail in fall

Autumn colors overlooking the Cascades

It started to get too foggy to see, so I stopped taking pictures about halfway down the northern section of the loop.

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