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Cascade Pass - Where Wildflowers Meet Wild Goats in the Cascades 🏔️🌸

This summer, I finally conquered Cascade Pass—and oh boy, was it worth dodging last year’s Mt. Baker disappointment (wildfire smoke, wilted flowers, sad trails). July delivered snow patches, fresh blooms, and mountain goats that didn’t even blink at my Instagram poses. ✨ Why This Hike Rules ✨ • Historic trail once used by pack animals (thank you, gentle switchbacks!) 🐴 • Glacier views that slap harder than PNW rain 🌊❄️ • Goat TV—watch moms and kids munch meadows like it’s Netflix 🐐📺 🥾 Trail Breakdown: Forest Grind (0-2 miles): • Shaded zigzags so mild your fitness tracker yawns 😴 • Imagine 1800s traders hauling goods here (RIP, no Uber Eats) 🛒 Cascade Pass (2.5 miles): • BOOM—glaciers! Wildflowers! Clouds doing interpretive dance! ☁️💃 • Goats judging your snack choices from 10ft away 🥪👀 Sahale Arm (3+ miles): • Wind tunnel mode (hold onto your hats, Californians!) 💨 • Doubtful Lake = nature’s infinity pool (bring a picnic) 🏞️ • Glacier goats flexing on icy cliffs (peak mountain vibes) ❄️🐐 🏆 Vs. Rainier’s Skyline: • Fewer flowers, more wind, equal goat drama 🌸💨 • No drive-up luxury (earn those views, baby!) 🚗💪 📸 Pro Tips: • July-August = flower + snow sweet spot 📅 • Pack layers (sun → sleet in 10 mins) ⚡ • Go early—parking lot fills by 8AM 🕗 #PNW #SeattleHikes #CascadePass #WildflowerSeason #MountainGoats #GlacierViews #WashingtonTrails #HikePNW #NatureTherapy #AdventureAwaits

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Cascade Pass - Where Wildflowers Meet Wild Goats in the Cascades 🏔️🌸

This summer, I finally conquered Cascade Pass—and oh boy, was it worth dodging last year’s Mt. Baker disappointment (wildfire smoke, wilted flowers, sad trails). July delivered snow patches, fresh blooms, and mountain goats that didn’t even blink at my Instagram poses. ✨ Why This Hike Rules ✨ • Historic trail once used by pack animals (thank you, gentle switchbacks!) 🐴 • Glacier views that slap harder than PNW rain 🌊❄️ • Goat TV—watch moms and kids munch meadows like it’s Netflix 🐐📺 🥾 Trail Breakdown: Forest Grind (0-2 miles): • Shaded zigzags so mild your fitness tracker yawns 😴 • Imagine 1800s traders hauling goods here (RIP, no Uber Eats) 🛒 Cascade Pass (2.5 miles): • BOOM—glaciers! Wildflowers! Clouds doing interpretive dance! ☁️💃 • Goats judging your snack choices from 10ft away 🥪👀 Sahale Arm (3+ miles): • Wind tunnel mode (hold onto your hats, Californians!) 💨 • Doubtful Lake = nature’s infinity pool (bring a picnic) 🏞️ • Glacier goats flexing on icy cliffs (peak mountain vibes) ❄️🐐 🏆 Vs. Rainier’s Skyline: • Fewer flowers, more wind, equal goat drama 🌸💨 • No drive-up luxury (earn those views, baby!) 🚗💪 📸 Pro Tips: • July-August = flower + snow sweet spot 📅 • Pack layers (sun → sleet in 10 mins) ⚡ • Go early—parking lot fills by 8AM 🕗 #PNW #SeattleHikes #CascadePass #WildflowerSeason #MountainGoats #GlacierViews #WashingtonTrails #HikePNW #NatureTherapy #AdventureAwaits

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