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Should I take my big camera on today’s hike? I floated this question around in my mind at 4:30am in the dark before heading to Sunrise at Mt. Rainier. I don’t enjoy carrying it, but what if I see wildlife? I’m glad I decided to bring it along, it came in very handy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boots on trail before 6:30 am, knowing it would be hot and crowded later in the morning. Once I got to the Frozen Lake trail junction, I decided on the Fremont Lookout tower, since glimpses north showed layered mountains toward Glacier Peak and I knew I would get beautiful photos from that vantage point. I saw a solitary mountain goat on the way, far below me, and figured that would be my single wildlife sighting for the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The trail from Frozen Lake to the Fremont Lookout is not for anyone with vertigo or a fear of heights. It’s a good trail, but can make a person feel wobbly during some sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It was extremely windy at the lookout, but that thankfully kept the insects away. I had a few minutes to myself there before other hikers also showed up, and we spent a half-hour in easy conversation before I headed back down. The layers from the lookout tower were incredible, with views of The Enchantments, Mt. Stuart, Glacier Peak, and the tip of Mt. Baker. Also a wonderful view down to Grand Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From Fremont lookout down to Grand park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Layers and Glacier Peak<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Glacier Peak<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Heading back toward Frozen Lake, I spotted a herd of Mountain goats just above me on the trail, and we paralleled each other for at least 1\/4 mile, always keeping a good distance. This is where I was so thankful to have my camera with zoom lens, glad I decided to bring it along. This time of year they’re shedding last winter’s coat and will soon grow out a new long coat for the upcoming winter. This herd had 2 youngsters that were so fun to watch!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From Frozen Lake I debated which route to take back to Sunrise, and decided on Shadow Lake where bears sometimes like to spend time. I had a nice conversation with marmot for a few minutes, while swatting mosquitoes. Coming around a bend, I got to spend about 10 minutes watching a juvenile black bear foraging, with nobody else nearby. I was far enough away to be safe, again using my zoom lens. Mosquitoes were fierce and relentless every time I would stop, but trading a few pints of blood for good bear photos was a fair exchange. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Marmot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Black bear<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Black bear<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Overall, a wonderful day. The kind of day that makes getting up at 4:30 am worth it. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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