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July 30, 2000 - Green Mountain
Elevation Gain: 3100 ft
Time (RT): 7 hours
Distance (RT): 8 miles
Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
  • Green Mountain @ Seattle P-I

    Related Books:
    100 Hikes in Washington's Glacier Peak Region
    Don't Waste Your Time in the North Cascades

  • From Darrington drive 7.2 miles north, then turn east on Suiattle River Road (FR 26) and follow it for 19 miles. Turn left on Green Mountain Road (FR 2680) and follow the road 5.8 miles to the trailhead, elevation 3400 feet. From Seattle it will take you at least 2 hours.
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    Amy hiding behind
    a tree.

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    Taking a break after
    leaving the forest.

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    Our first glimpse
    of the lookout!
    (Can you spot it?)

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    A shallow tarn

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    Time to leave
    the meadow...

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    Glacier Peak

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    A great spot for lunch!

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    Amy celebrates reaching
    the summit with a mango.

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    No shortage of views!

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    Chris and Amy in front
    of the lookout,
    elevation 6500 feet.

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    The views were incredible
    up here!

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    Leaving the summit to
    start the hot trip home...

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    All photos Copyright © Chris Duval