Other adjectives for “grand” include majestic, impressive, imposing, splendid, and striking to mention a few. All fall short of describing the grandeur of Grand Park. Fall is ideal for this hike as mosquitoes are gone; Grand Park is a huge meadow on a plateau with wraparound views (mosquitoes come out when flowers bloom). Gaze down on Berkeley Park with Mount Rainier rising above. You may hear bugling elk; fall is their mating season. You are more apt to smell them than see them. Their scent is musky, almost like smoke from a campfire. Should you encounter elk be respectful; do not intrude into their “space”. Ptarmigan will be changing color from mottled browns to white as winter approaches.More Details about this Hike |
Written by Karen Sykes