Badger Pass Loop
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Day 5 – Mystic Valley Campground to Mount Norquay Ski Resort
On the final day of the hike, we returned from Mystic Valley Campground to the ski resort via Forty Mile Creek trail, covering 18.4 km with a significant descent. We followed the main trail and discovered where we should have gone on the first day to find the main trail.
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Day 4 – Johnston Creek Campground to Mystic Valley Campground
On the fourth day of the hike, we trekked 19.3 km to Mystic Valley campground, navigating lush forests and traversing Mystic Pass. The journey included dealing with avalanche debris, which made progress slow and challenging. Despite skipping a visit to Luellen Lake due to time constraints, we successfully reached camp after an exhausting day.
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Day 3 – Block Lakes Campground to Johnston Creek Campground
On the third day of the hiking loop, the highlight was Badger Pass. The journey included ascending to beautiful alpine meadows, encountering big horn sheep, and crossing snow patches. After 18.3 km of hiking and enjoying scenic views, we camped at Johnston Creek campground, appreciating the communal fire pit.
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Day 2 – Mystic Junction Campground to Block Lakes Campground
On our second day on the trail, we climbed Forty Mile Summit, visited Rainbow Lake, and then followed the Cascade River to Block Lakes Campground, enjoying stunning views and beautiful scenery along the way.
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Day 1 – Mount Norquay Ski Resort to Mystic Junction Campground
The first day of the Badger Pass Loop hike involved a scenic route along Forty Mile Creek, featuring an unexpected detour, lush forests, and ultimately reaching the campground after navigating various trails and landmarks.