Harts Pass, Pacific Crest Trail

Three weeks ago, we ventured up to Harts Pass, the highest elevation you can drive in the State of Washington. The first pic shows some of the narrow, one lane road. Yes, it really drops off a long way on the left.

This picture shows Laura standing on the Pacific Crest Trail, at this point the distance to Canada is 31 miles. Melissa, weren't you on this part of the PCT?

There is our/my goal, as Laura decided she couldn't walk the 1/4 mile climb up to the Tower. This tower is Not manned, and actually not safe to climb.

But I made it, elevation 7488 feet, and what a view from the top of Slater Peak. In this picture in the right center is a large, lighter area in the sky. That is Snow-covered Mt. Baker, 53 miles away. I took a lot of pictures up here, but have opted to try showing a short video of the view. Not professional, but it does give an idea of the look out over the Cascade Mts of Northern Washington. Also, just below the road midway through the video, you can see the Pacific Crest Trail as it winds toward Canada.