Fremont Lookout Day Hike

Katherine and I had a really nice day hike yesterday from Sunrise to Fremont Lookout. We initially planned on Burroughs, but rather than negotiate snow on the trail, we headed north to the Lookout, our first hike there.

From Fremont Lookout


We left Seattle around 8:30, arrived at Sunrise 2 hours later and were on the trail a half hour after arrival.
A spectacular clear day with a nice breeze that kept temps cool; it was over 90 in Seattle. Lots of fellow day hikers, but not unbearable. Katherine packed an ample picnic lunch, much of which was packed back down the trail.

From Fremont Lookout


The view from the Lookout was great. To the north was Mt Baker, Mt Shuksan, Glacier Peak and others. Looking west we could see the skylines of Seattle and Bellevue. Looking east we could see the lift towers of Crystal's Campbell and Rex chairs. Lots of climbing parties - ascending and descending - could be seen on Rainier with binoculars.



This is an easy day hike. The visitor maps put the distance at 5.2 miles. My phone's gps put total mileage at 8.8 miles, which seems overstated. See map below; click it to get larger map and then on the "pushpins" for stats.

--Hank


View Fremont Lookout 2010 in a larger map

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