Another gorgeous day for a hike! The weather has cooperated splendidly so far. We headed to the gorge once more, this time on the Washington side to Hamilton mountain (close to Beacon
Rock). There were a few waterfalls on the trail, as well as the "Pool of winds" where the roar of the falls could be clearly heard.
We encountered a little snow on the trail up, and quite a bit on the loop back down.
Breaking new trail in mid-calf to thigh-high snow is tiring but fun (can't help but laugh when falling butt-first into the snow, throwback to childhood?). 
All lined with no-place to go
Poor perspective, but this is my leg knee-deep in the trail.
Being out on the trail really is one of my favorite things in life. Not much can beat a day of activity in the beauty of the great outdoors. Feeling so blessed to live in the spectacularly fabulous NW and to have the time and ability to hike so often.
The Tally:
Rainier 17 miles 9,000 feet elevation gain
Training hikes so far 13.5 miles 3,500 feet elevation gain
For American Lung Association and Climb for Clean Air donation page click Here, and as a bonus you get to see my beautiful mug @ the top of Hamilton mountain :)
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