After the snow from Friday, it's in the 40s today, with intermittent clouds/fog and rain - rain from the clouds/fog AND dripping from the trees as all the snow melts. Despite the lovely weather, we went for a great hike at the Mendenhall glacier. The East Glacier Trail is a 3 or 3.5 miles loop, depending on which source you're getting your distance estimate.
It also has about 700 feet of elevation gain, culminating with a great view over Nugget Creek and valley and the glacier. The Nugget Creek is the creek that forms the large waterfall that cascades into Mendenhall Lake.
The trail is a bit precarious in places. I think these railings are supposed to be at waist height, instead of 'trip you and send you to your death' height - it's a looooong ways down to the creek!
Looking back along the trail:
Lots of steps in places:
Oh no! A snow troll guarding the bridge!
And one of his minions!
Steve, eating a snowball.
Nice hat Steve - Julie
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