Today we returned to the Mount Rainier area to hike the Glacier Basin Trail. The trail-head is at the end of the White River Campground area, and the sign shows the way. This was a somewhat busy trail since the road to Sunrise is still closed for a few more days.
The hike is a continuous, slight uphill through the alpine forest along the White River. The views are beautiful, with Little Tahoma and Rainier peaking through the trees along the way. At about 1.3 miles, we were warned by other hikers of a mother black bear with a cub about 10 minutes up the trail. Since I was alone with the kids, we decided to turn around and try out the Emmons Morain spur trail that crosses the White River. This trail was nice, and we will return to finish it next week, with our mamma bear along for the trip.
At the trail-head, ready to go!
Alpine forest hiking, we love it.
One of about a dozen waterfall streams across the trail.
Cannot resist the waterfalls.
Hike, hike, hike!
Little Tahoma and Rainier
Rest time.
Across the White River valley.
Another trail side waterfall.
White River valley, with a clear view of Little Tahoma and Rainier.
River bed valley
Crossing on the rocks.
A perfectly maintained trail, including bridges.
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