Anderson Lake,  Pacific Crest Trail,  October 13, 2007     page 1 / 14

This time of year the days are noticeably shorter, cooler, and often wetter. There are fewer days with pleasant hiking weather available. I took advantage of one of those great autumn hiking days a few weeks ago. I parked at Chinook Pass, just east of Mt. Rainier. I would hike the Naches Peak Loop, and make a short side trip to Dewey Lake.

I opted to hike the route in a counter-clockwise direction this time. I hiked along the trail to Tipsoo Lake first.