Today we were joined at Sunrise by friends Jill, Juliet, and August to hike to the Mount Fremont Lookout point in the Mount Rainier National Park. This 6.3 mile hike was a tough challenge for the kids, but they all did great and climbed the 800 foot elevation gain up to nearly 7200'. The weather today was hot and lots of sun. We made sure to carry enough water for everyone on this dusty trail. The Mount Fremont lookout post was built in the 1930's to serve as a fire lookout, and was a fun place to visit and explore. The location offered a 360 degree view of the mountain and surrounding areas. This hike is highly recommended for experienced hikers.
Layers of mountains.
Most of the meadow flowers have lost their color.
Jessa, Jill, Juliet, and Claire.
The start of the Fremont Trail, at Frozen Lake.
The four kids, hiking together.
Frozen Lake with mystery red plant.
Mystery red plant.
The climb up the Fremont Trail.
A look back at Little Tahoma.
Great mountain views.
Rocky trail climb.
If you look carefully, at the end of the trail is the lookout tower.
A view of the mountain, from the Fremont Trail
Giant rock formations protruding from the other rock formations. Science.
Arriving at the Fremont Lookout Tower.
That's me.
In the lookout tower, getting some food in the bellies.
This was hanging in the lookout tower, interesting.
Mr. Levi and Ms. Juliet, on the lookout tower.
Claire, on the lookout tower.
Sign at the tower.
On top of the world.
Interesting clouds forming.
A look back at the tower, from the trail.
Those beautiful red mystery plants again.
Levi, contemplating his next step.
A nice clear day at Sunrise.
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