Walking the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River valley.
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Zorro Point's vistas meet the elegance of Granite Creek.
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A black labrador retriever carefully navigates a steep, rocky slope under a partly cloudy sky in the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Valley.
Ears perked, a black labrador retriever enjoys views from the snowy, forested perch of Zorro Point above the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Valley.
Belly-flopping through the snow: a black labrador retriever's preferred method of descent while eyeing the misty Mount Rainier in the distant south.
Perching atop a moss-covered boulder, a black labrador retriever finds a moment of zen, enjoying the soothing sounds of Granite Creek under the thick forest canopy.
Rocks, snow, and moss.
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Perhaps the most popular of many in Washington State.
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Thigh-burning escapade atop Middle Fork Snoqualmie.
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Stunning views with minimal effort at this local favorite.
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A black labrador retriever listens intently to the sounds of the whispering forest as it pauses by the rocky creek bed.
A black labrador retriever sits leashed at the viewpoint, his gaze drawn from the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Valley to something unseen deep within the forest. Across the basin, the impressive Russian Butte looms, bathed in the soft morning light under a clear sky.
A black labrador retriever, bathed in the morning sunlight through the open forest, contentedly gnaws on a slender stick amidst the rocks and undergrowth.
Early morning forest romp.
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Afternoon light paints the dramatic ridgelines of Mount Garfield and Treen Peak above the Middle Fork Snoqualmie. Rooster, Goat, and Dog Mountains in the backdrop complete the stunning vista.
Sharp summits of Chikamin and Thomson emerge amidst a swirling mass of colorful clouds within the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.
Overcoat Peak's jagged, glistening tip breaks through dense clouds behind Burnt Boot Peak in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.
Colorful afternoon sky illuminates the peaks of Alpine Lakes Wilderness overlooking the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River and Burnt Boot Creek.
Even a DSLR struggles to capture the full majesty of these snowy peaks. Nothing beats experiencing the wintry scenes firsthand.
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Southwest view of Chimney Rock (left) and Overcoat Peak, visible from Summit Chief Mountain—Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Valley, Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Playing Musical Chairs in the Stone Kingdom (THREE)
Chimney Rock (left) + Overcoat Peak from Summit Chief Mountain—Alpine Lakes Wilderness (2023)
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North view of Overcoat Peak, visible from Chimney Rock—Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Valley, Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Playing Musical Chairs in the Stone Kingdom (TWO)
Overcoat Peak from Chimney Rock—Alpine Lakes Wilderness (2022)
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South view of Chimney Rock, visible from Overcoat Peak—Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Valley, Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Playing Musical Chairs in the Stone Kingdom (ONE)
Chimney Rock from Overcoat Peak—Alpine Lakes Wilderness (2024)
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Don't go chasing waterfalls.
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The snow-dusted Mount Garfield's main peak looms above Middle Fork Snoqualmie River River, visible through the dense evergreen forest from the river trail.
A wooden walkway, damp from recent rain, winds through the light brush along the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Trail.
Yesterday's scenes from Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Trail.
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Southwest panorama, including Lemah Mountain, Chikamin Peak, Iceberg Lake, Mount Thomson, Burnt Boot Peak, and Big Snow Mountain in Alpine Lakes Wilderness, from Overcoat Peak atop Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Valley
So much to unpack.
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Viewing the north face of Chimney Rock from camp after sunrise - Alpine Lakes Wilderness
The world outside my window.
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