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I spent a fantastic 2 days in a solo trip in the Goat Rocks Wilderness. I’m not sure why I haven’t explored this area more, I’ll definitely be going back!  I hiked 5 miles from the trailhead and camped near Alpine camp, just west of Snowgrass Flat. After setting up camp next to a wonderful spring and relaxing for a while, I took a 4-mile afternoon stroll across Snowgrass Flat and north a ways on the PCT, with Old Snowy Mtn. and Ives Peak as my backdrop. Wide open spaces describes this area perfectly, and the wildflowers were at peak bloom. Views south include Mt. Adams and Mt. St. Helens.  Stunning! (see day 2 below)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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pasqueflower<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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beargrass with Mt. Adams<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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junction of Snowgrass trail and PCT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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wide open spaces<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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love this rock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Mt. St. Helens<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Old Snowy and Ives Peak<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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beargrass and Old Snowy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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camp<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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my private spring<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

After a good night’s rest at camp, I got up the next morning and hiked up to Goat Lake, which is just spectacular. There are some campsites at the lake that I will definitely be going back to. The views from Goat Lake south down the valley with direct views of Mt. Adams are wonderful, and again the wildflowers were putting on a huge show. I ate a leisurely brunch at the lake and just soaked in all the amazing views \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I got back to camp, after a 5.5 mile r\/t to Goat Lake and back, my campsite was so swarmed with biting flies that after 5 minutes I knew I couldn’t stay there. They were horrible, going in my ears, up my nose, biting my arms and legs. I could not get away from them, so I decided to pack up and head back to the car. The little buggers followed me from camp 5 miles back to the trailhead. Other than the flies, though, it was an excellent trip and I’ll definitely be going back again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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looking up toward Goat Lake basin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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mumulus and lupine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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closer view of Goat Lake area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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so many wildflowers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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marmot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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campsite by Goat Lake, look at that view of Mt. Adams!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Goat Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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another great campsite at Goat Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Goat Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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from Goat Lake looking at Mt. Adams<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I spent a fantastic 2 days in a solo trip in the Goat Rocks Wilderness. I’m not sure why I haven’t explored this area more, I’ll definitely be going back!  I hiked 5 miles from the trailhead and camped near Alpine camp, just west of Snowgrass Flat. 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