Hiking with Dicentra and Maddie

“Ford and me have done the Naches Peak Loop trail at least once a year for the past 4 years. It is truly one of the best trails in the Mt. Rainier area. It isn't a hard trail, nor is it long (4 1/2 miles). But it is pretty. It piggybacks the PCT for half of the hike, passes a couple small tarns. And is above treeline most of the way. It sits at Chinook Pass which is on the "pretty" side of Rainier.

Dicentra, her baby Maddie and Godly Girl picked us up, and off we went.

We parked at Tipsoo Lakes (small alpine lakes that are split by the hwy, right below the pass), and hiked up to cross Hwy 410 on the PCT bridge that goes over.

The trail was pretty much packed with people today, but I wasn't complaining. It was blue skies and a mild breeze. We didn't move fast, as this was Maddies first trip in a back carrier. It was just a slow hike and lots of talking.

First small lake:


Rainier:


Dicentra and Maddie with Ford in the background:


We had a picnic lunch, and stared off at Rainier and Mt. Adams. It was a good day. Then Ford and me went home. And went and shot off rockets with his Cub Scout troop ;-)”

“Yowser, having a baby sure has put a rack on Di.

Great pics. That is some seriously beautiful country up there.”

“LMAO!! Why do you think I posted that photo of her? She is gonna hurt me ]:-)”

“What hyway said. ;-)”

“very nice pictures.(no snide comments)”

“LOL!! I just saw this. Ooohhh... I am SO gonna go find the blonde hair photo now! Sarbar knows what I mean. For the record, I'm the same size I've always been. The pack just adds enhancement. LOL.

The flowers were beautiful and it was SOOOOO good to get out! I'm learning on the hiking with kids thing. ;)”