The Central Cascades.

This gallery features images from the Central Cascades including the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area and hikes accessible from I-90, US 2, and the Mountain Loop Highway. Photos of the Enchantment Lakes are in their own gallery.

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Mount Dickerman Autumn Glory

In early Autumn, I headed up Mount Dickerman, arrived around noon, and staid on top all the way until sunset. I found a spot that looked out to the west to capture the magic of autumn and the sun setting over the western peaks including Mt. Pilchuck. It is a bit of a challenge staying until sunset but the good comes with the bad. An hour or so before sunset, I had the place all to myself! It is a 4,000 foot descent back to the trail head, but it the experience justified any hardship!

Mount Dickerman Huckleberries Fall Color Mountain Ash Sunburst Overlapping Ridges