August 30, 2003
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Directions:
Drive north from Darrington on Sauk Valley Rd. (Hiway 530) about 9 miles;
Turn east on Suiattle River Road No. 26, follow for 19 miles;
Turn north on Green Mountain Road No. 2680, follow for 6 miles;
Trailhead is at 3500 ft.; summit is 6500 ft.
"Hey....it's really green!!!" - anonymous hiker.
Load up the packs...
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Ready to hike...
Ruth and Lynne
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Tom and Chris
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On the way up, a beautiful pond and verdant meadows
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Almost to the top...
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Views from the summit
Sitting on the site of the old fire lookout
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Northwest to Mt. Baker
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Northeast to Mt. Buckindy and a forest fire
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East to Dome Peak and another forest fire
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South to Glacier Peak
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West to Sloan Peak
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On the way down, birdwatching
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Thair makin' a duststorm on th' way bak down!
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Back to the Washboard Rumbler (Tom's brave car)
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Bonus question: for 10 extra points, whose ankles have the dirt line?
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