Big views, bigger climb — Mount Forgotten Meadows!

This Sunday we're heading out to the Mountain Loop Highway for Mount Forgotten — a proper butt-kicker that starts at the shared Mount Dickerman trailhead and traces the Perry Creek Trail before the real work begins. After a mandatory unbridged creek crossing, it's steep, relentless hike up the ridge until the trail breaks into a subalpine wonderland of meadows. From up there you get panoramic views of Glacier Peak, Mount Baker, Mount Pugh, and a whole skyline of North Cascades peaks. 🥾 📍 Hike Details (from AllTrails) Trail: Mount Forgotten Meadows Trail Distance: \~12 miles Elevation Gain: \~4,520 ft Route Type: Out & back Estimated time: 7–8 hours of hiking Pass required: Yes — Northwest Forest Pass / America the Beautiful Pass for the trailhead. Parking is permit required; lot has public restrooms. ⚠️ Trail Notes: Snow expected — bring microspikes and gaiters Summit push is conditional: If conditions aren't conducive (deep snow, ice, poor visibility, or sketchy footing), we'll turn back at the meadows and skip the summit push. The meadows are a worthy destination on their own. Creek crossing: There's a mandatory unbridged creek crossing (near Perry Creek Falls) that often requires rock-hopping or wading. Meadows → summit: The stretch from the meadows to the summit of Mount Forgotten is a different beast — steep, snowy/icy in places, and trail-finding skills required (especially past Peak 5396). If you're not an experienced scrambler, enjoying the meadows and turning around there is a totally valid day. Overgrown sections: Some brushy stretches on the way to the peak. Crowds: Not crowded — you may have the meadows nearly to yourself. Cell service: Spotty at best. Download your offline map before we leave! 🚗 Schedule & Meeting (Sunday) 6:30 AM – Meet at Green Lake Park & Ride (NE…