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At the beginning of the trail, the undergrowth is very thick. We'd had a very
wet winter so everything was still extremely green.
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Here the trail leads further into the forest. At the beginning the trails
are nicely covered with bark. As you get further up they tend to be much
muddier. If it's recently rained, don't wear nice shoes. Most of the
scenery is akin to this. It's until close to the top that you get to see sun.
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Since the rest of the hike is somewhat grueling and tends to be dark, I haven't
taken many pictures up the hill. However, just before you reach the top,
a clearing opens up to the east, and if it's clear, you can see for miles.
This is looking northeast.
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Here is Scott at the top, overlooking southern Washington. When it's clear,
Mt Rainier is visible. According to Scott, this is called Poo Poo Point because
the mine shafts below used to let off steam and make a noise "poo poo poo".
I think he just likes to say "poo poo point".
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Here I am, oblivous of the camera, probably looking for food. Many times,
you can see hang gliders who take off from Poo Poo Point and glide over
the valley below.
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A tuft of grass works it's way out of a pile of rocks. I think it'd be easier
to enjoy the view if you lived at the top. Ah well, nothing to do but walk
back down now.
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