The first day of the hike was a gorgeous sunny day. We donned our packs and set out like a group of exuberant kids. The terrain was beautiful and varied. We started near Waldheim Chalet, crossed button grass fields and creek fed valleys, stopped for a swim at Crater Lake, and then climbed up to Marion's Lookout. After Marion's Lookout most of the group decided to take advantage of the sunny day and climb to the summit of Cradle Mountain. You can see cradle mountain off in the distance in the photo. It is a rocky and steep climb. I opted out of this side trip since it was the first day of the trip and I didn't want to over do it. Those opting for the climb up Cradle Mountain arrived at the hut about 3-4 hours after we did and barely before dark. It was a fantastic first day on the trail for everyone. My pack wasn't too heavy and the scenery was spectacular.
Total Time: 7.5 hours
Total Distance: 7 miles
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