Rainier: Palisades lakes

On Saturday, we returned to Sunrise and hiked down to a series of lakes -- Sunrise Lake, Hidden Lake, Clover Lake, and Upper Palisades Lake. We scrambled a half mile up to Brown's Peak and were rewarded with an amazing view of Rainier -- perfect spot for lunch. 

 

Another perfect bluebird day.

Sunrise Lake

 

lupine 

Clover Lake

Hidden Lake -- we had to hike up a very steep pass to get here, and it was totally worth it. 

Blue gentians -- these were everywhere.

 

Upper Palisades Lake 

Up to Brown's Peak