Summer In Washington Pass

The high point – literally and figuratively – of the North Cascades Highway is Washington Pass.  If you aren’t heading to the other side of the Cascades, this is also likely to be the point at which you turn around and head back the way you came.  There is a parking area and trails at the top to allow you to wander around and take in the view of the pass including the highway far beneath you as it starts its descent.

It was July when we were there and the sun was out and the conditions warm.  There were still hints of snow on some of the more sheltered slopes but the summer plant life was making its presence felt.  The views up there when the air is clear are really lovely.  I think I have posted images from here before but it always changes so here are some of my recent shots.

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