56. Wonder Pass Viewpoint

Distance: 10 km
Elevation:

Wednesday, July 27, was another sunny day for another local hike. We set off across boardwalks, past the Naiset huts(huts providing cover and cooking facilities) toward Wonder Pass to see some more lakes.

 Our first snack stop was at a lovely falls cutting through the meadow and woods.

Our trail continued up gently to Wonder Pass.

Herm and I went over the pass to the viewpoint while the others climbed to Wonder Peak on the left and found an alternate route back down. We were favouring our blisters.
Looking over the pass, we could see the beginning of our trail back to Mt. Shark on Friday.

It was a special treat to see this spruce grouse with about 6 young chicks walking ahead of us on the trail to the viewpoint.

Deep blue Gloria Lake was visible from the viewpoint. Helicopters flew tourists regularly over Gloria and Marvel Lakes and the glaciers on the mountains.

Of course we ate lunch at the viewpoint and relaxed at length while we forgot about the others hiking around the peak.

Then, back to the lodge for a glass of wine or beer and cake and chatting with fellow hikers who we were beginning to recognize.