Fall Colors at Twin Lakes
Fall Colors at Twin Lakes
Last week afforded another opportunity to visit the Twin Lakes area. The day was a mix of clouds and sun. Cooler temps made for perfect hiking weather. We navigated successfully the treacherous road from Highway 542 to Twin Lakes and started the short steep hike up to the Winchester Mountain Lookout.
Twin Lakes
Fall colors
Fall Colors at Twin Lakes
The colors of the Mountain Ash and huckleberries were outstanding and the low angle of light illuminated them wonderfully.
There are many shoulders along the way to stop for views and pictures.
Enjoying the cool crisp air
Hiking Winchester Mountain, looking north
As we arrived at the lookout a storm system blew by. There were short bursts of rainy followed by sun. The rainbows kept coming!
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Twin Lakes Rainbow
Capturing a Rainbow
Sunset arrived and the skies cleared a bit affording wonderful views of Mount Larrabee to the north.
Mount Larrabee
The night brought wind and cold. We slept in the lookout and arose at 4:30am to mostly clear skies. Capturing images of the stars just before sunrise produced some stunning colors.
Morning Sunrise
Winchester Lookout
Early in the morning we hiked down through the clouds and sun, very happy to be alive!
Mt Baker
Hiking down