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 Outward Bound author of the Seinfeld Thread, who builds his own snowshoes
Troy, MT
USA
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Posted - 08/06/2009 : 09:47 AM
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We had planned to head to Hannegan Pass, then possibly onto Hannegan Peak, but the park ranger reccomended CHain Lakes instead as we would be in the alpine the whole time. Its a fairly easy hike, starting at Artist Point, and looping around past several lakes before heading back up to the parking lot. There is about 650 ft of elevation gain at the end (or begining, depending on what direction you go in), but the rest is fairly flat. About 3 hrs for the 7 mile loop.
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Edited by - Farmer on 08/06/2009 09:52 AM
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in the valley, BC
Canada
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Posted - 08/06/2009 : 10:26 AM
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| I love the Baker area and Chain Lakes is one of my favorite hikes. Nice pics, thanks for sharing. I'm wondering if the US Parks Service has any fire concerns in the area as we are hoping to hike Lake Ann or Yellow Aster Butte on Monday. Are the asking for a voluntary backcountry closure like here in BC? Thanks. |
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Outward Bound author of the Seinfeld Thread, who builds his own snowshoes
Troy, MT
USA
3122 Posts |
Posted - 08/06/2009 : 10:39 AM
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| when we were there, they were just in the process of closing one trail in the Baker area due to a new fire, the name of which I can't remember (fairly certain is was neither Lake Ann or yellow aster butte), but they didn't say anything about voulentary closures |
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Satirical photoshop junkie who frolics in the mountains of the Chilliwack River Valley
Chilliwack, BC
Canada
6908 Posts |
Posted - 08/06/2009 : 9:04 PM
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| So that's what it looks like without snow! |
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bandana wearin', pole huckin', view lovin', dog herdin', 4x4 navigatin', lake huntin', butt-slidin' bridge crosser, who enjoys postholing with an overnighter pack
Surrey, BC
Canada
4647 Posts |
Posted - 08/06/2009 : 9:49 PM
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north vancouver, british columbia
Canada
605 Posts |
Posted - 08/08/2009 : 9:37 PM
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Beauty!
Just got back from hiking and skiing ptarmigan ridge!
Great access and amazing views! |
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Smurf Village, BC
Canada
1496 Posts |
Posted - 08/09/2009 : 07:56 AM
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| Phenomenal scenery! |
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Posted - 08/09/2009 : 09:43 AM
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I love the Baker area and Chain Lakes is one of my favorite hikes. Nice pics, thanks for sharing. I'm wondering if the US Parks Service has any fire concerns in the area as we are hoping to hike Lake Ann or Yellow Aster Butte on Monday.
None of those areas are state parks, to my knowledge. The national park is well to the east. |
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Chain Lakes Loop - Mt Baker - 8/5/09
