Photos by Tag: Mt. Erie
Roped up on Mt. Erie
A dozen or so rock climbers roped up on a sunny Saturday morning to hone their skills on the south face of Mt. Erie. Photos from the edge of Lake Erie.
Fidalgo’s mountain
So wonderful after prolonged days of smoke-obscured skies was the view Sunday afternoon of Fidalgo Island’s Mt. Erie, Lake Erie in the foreground.
Limited vehicle access to Mt. Erie
After a long hiatus I finally got to the top of Mt. Erie this morning, a trip that yielded this view of Lake Campbell and environs. The city has closed the mountain road to vehicles from Friday through Sunday, citing COVID-19 concerns. Hikers are free to access the mountain and trail system, so there are […]
South from the summit
A fall 2017 view looking south from Mt. Erie on Fidalgo Island toward North Whidbey Island. Campbell Lake in the foreground, part of Deception Pass and Rosario Strait visible.
Mountain water
With steady rainfall, “waterfalls” such as this are too many to number at the base of Fidalgo Island’s beautiful Mt. Erie. Water levels are rising in lakes including Campbell, Heart and Erie.
From Erie, south
Even when skies are not entirely clear, the view from Mt. Erie is breathtaking. Looking south…
Mt. Erie ‘waterfall’
Seasonal runoff from Mt. Erie to lowlands takes on the look of a waterfall.
Sailing into 2020
Four kiteboarders took advantage of blue skies and wind to welcome in the New Year with an adventure on the choppy waters of Padilla Bay. Visible on the horizon is Mt. Erie. Photo taken from the beach at Bayview State Park.
Ravages of time
Those who have followed AnacortesToday.com likely recognize this barn. This photograph reveals a portion of the south wall of my favorite Lake Campbell landmark.
Family outing
This mountaintop perch is not as precarious as it looks. The family pictured here chose to hunker down on a flat spot just to the east of one of Mt. Erie’s “official” observation posts.
Coastal blues
This was the view Friday afternoon looking from Mt. Erie toward North Whidbey Island. Lots of folks out, prompted in part (I’m guessing) by forecasts that call for gray and rain over the next couple of days.
Mt. Erie morning
Morning sun drew many to Mt. Erie. This is the view looking across Lake Campbell to Whidbey Island and the east side of the Swinomish Channel.