Mile 2,238.5 - 2,260.3

Today's hike brought us to the flanks of Mt. Adams. We had a mix of sun and clouds while hiking beside this glacier covered volcano. We have been hearing about Mt. Adams for weeks; southbounders keep telling us how beautiful it is. It was beautiful, but the peak was covered by clouds part of the day.

It's always a pleasure meeting trail volunteers, and today we met 7 or 8 of them just north of Mt. Adams. I can't thank them enough for all the hard work they put into the trail just because they like to help out and love the trail themselves. We appreciate the work you do and are thankful. The trail wouldn't be the same without the many volunteers who maintain it.

A field of lupines.

Thank you trail volunteers Bob and Jane. Bob and Jane are married and have been maintaining the Mt. Adams section for many years now. Talking with them for a few minutes, I could tell they love doing it.

One of the trail volunteers took a photo of Balance and me with Mt. St. Helen in the background. Today we could see Mt. Hood, Mt. Adams, Mt. St. Helens, and Mt. Rainer from the same spot. All 4 of these volcanos stand by themselves and protrude into the skyline.

Balance fords another river near Mt. Adams. Y-Knot slipped on a rock here and fell into the water. Just a few small cuts on the hand and leg. Also I got a little wet.

Mt. Adams from a meadow.

Beautiful reflection of Mt. Adams.