Hike 29: Sheep Lake at Mt. Rainier

I have to say, this is one of the most beautiful hikes I have ever taken. The area around Mt. Rainier in the fall is incredible.

Patrick on the trail

Fall foliage

We actually did two hikes this day: this first one was to Sheep Lake. The trail starts by following the road through some of the most breathtakingly red foliage you could find. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything quite like it.

Me and Brook’s boot-prints on the trail

Then the trail goes through some forest that looks like something from Lord of the Rings, and eventually yields a mirror-clear mountain lake. I freaking love the mountains!

Sheep Lake

This is one of the most serene places I have seen, especially first thing in the morning.

Brookie loving the lake