The western end of the Iron Goat has much denser
forest growth than the eastern section; obscuring historic features and
lessening photo opportunities. (All photos from 2002.)
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Switchback in upbound trail (lower right to left side of picture).
Debris pile with snow at avalanche chute.
Looking into west end of 1300 ft Windy Tunnel. |
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Waterfall over retaining wall, avalanche debris, and Steven's Pass
peaks in the background.
Spillway of dam above one of the backwalls. The dam, discovered
by accident in 1991, held water for use in fighting fires threatening
the wooden snowsheds.
Lush growth of wild flowers and 7 foot ferns almost
obscure rotting 18" x 18" timbers from former snowshed! |
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