MT.Baker(四):Ptarmigan Ridge Trail秋色美不胜收 | 北美旅游网 [加拿大旅游, 美国旅游]

This is a spectacular ridge walk for experienced hikers. The trail begins in meadows and then heads directly toward the crown jewel of the national forest, Mt. Baker. Start by following the Chain Lakes trail west, skirting the lava walls at the base of Table Mountain. At about one mile, the trail reaches a junction. A right turn leads to Chain Lakes. Take the trail on the left to go to Ptarmigan Ridge. Look for marmots and pikas along the trail. While enjoying the views into the Swift Creek and Wells Creek drainages, lucky hikers may spot the local mountain goat herd grazing on slopes below the ridge. At about 4.0 miles, the trail reaches the base of Coleman Pinnacle. From there, the trail continues to a lava field with great views of Mt. Baker, then on to Camp Kiser, 5.0 miles from the trailhead.

难度：中等偏难
长度：至 Coleman Pinnacle单程4英里（约6.4公里）
elevation gain: 1000英尺（约305米）
耗时： 6-7 个小时
地点：美国华盛顿州Mt.baker地区
驾驶距离：距Metrotown单程约140公里

附注：结束后如果天气很好，有阳光，再hiking一小段到著名的table mountain看看风景，开车下山途中到picture lake看看夕阳下的Mt.Shuksan倒影。

今天天气特别的好,不冷不热,能见度好,看到picture lake边的五彩缤纷的灌木丛,才知道秋天到了,彩湖和九寨沟有一拼

上午的PICTURE LAKE