Not a hike today – Jan took a day off from work and we drove out FR56, the Middle Fork Road, into the heart of the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest to Camp Brown, former site of a logging camp and other activities. Last year they carved out a nice little interpretive trail, a .5 mile loop, and we headed down the trail to the secluded and beautiful picnic spot to munch our sandwiches and nibble on chips. We were the only people around on a Tuesday and it was great.
The place is right next to the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River:
We were looking up at mountains like The Pulpit:
And at nearby Stegosaurus Butte:
After we ate we strolled back to the car and I drove a short way on FR56 to the Middle Fork Trail Head where we made the short walk to the Gateway Bridge. Jan snapped a picture of the river but I left my camera in the car.
That’s OK, I will be back. There are many hikes to do in this area and I look forward to exploring as much as I can.