Mt. Mitchell, Washington, 6-13-10

Here are photos from a day trip back in June.  Mt. Mitchell is just south of Mt. St. Helens (MSH), and the views are the attraction.  Actually, the walk up was pleasant, but I didn't bother to take any photos- just second growth forest (and one view of a clearcut).  At the top, there are rock fins and wildflowers:

This used to be a lookout site, and though the lookout itself was destroyed (probably on purpose), there is a very derelict outhouse resting against one crag:

Looking down Lewis River Canyon:

MSH with yours truly:

A snag with great evening light through its cracking wood:

Detail of the snag:

Finally, two shots of MSH in the sunset:

I walked back to the car in the cool dark after sunset.  A nice afternoon trip!
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