We arrived at the summit of Mount Baker and the views were as advertised:
I could see out over the valleys, forests and lakes below. I could even see Lake Flower and the village of Saranac Lake down below:
We walked around on the summit and explored:
And looked out over the landscape in all directions:
Someone had put up prayer flags to bless the surrounding countryside and I found it a welcome, even touching, gesture:
The dogs continued to investigate as I snapped pictures:
Clover is quite fearless in such places:
Daphne is slightly more reserved, but still a little too reckless for my comfort:
But I stayed away from the edge and enjoyed the beauty from a safe place:
The high peaks in the distance, I have read, were the Adirondacks' McKenzie Range:
But of course the time soon came to begin the downhill climb. I started descending the rocky ledges very carefully:
My hands and attention were fully engaged in keeping me from slipping and falling, so I took no pictures all the way down - at least until we reached the level, easy walking near the trail head. It had been a lovely, invigorating hike and I hope that you enjoyed the photos:
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