I took a hike with my friends Ron and Tess up to Blue Mountain on the Deer Ridge Trail. The day started out rainy as I left my house and the weather didn't look too promising. I met Ron and Tess and Paul at the park and ride on the Port Townsend turnoff on Hwy 19 just on the other side of the Hood Canal Bridge. The drive from there to the trailhead was just as rainy and misty as when I left home. The hike started off in a damp mist but after we climbed up over 5200 feet, the sun broke through the clouds and it was gorgeous. Indeed, these are the kinds of hikes I dream about, standing on a lofty peak above a sea of clouds. It was truly nothing short of spectacular.
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And with this post, I am caught up on my blogs for a while. At least until the end of the weekend, lol.
Great pictures Jay! It makes me want to travel them now!
Thanks Gayle. You should really check them out in person. Very beautiful!
Looks like a great hike! Love the views of the interior Olympics…
Thanks. Its really nice up there. For an alternate hike near here that is just as beautiful, drive up to Deer Park and hike the Grand Ridge Trail, also known as the Deer Park-Obstruction Point Trail. It is one of my favorites in the Olympics.