Jeff Goulden Alpine Lakes Wilderness Pictures, Images and Stock Photos

Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washington, USA - August 01, 1995: Two women walking on the Kendall Katwalk section of the Pacific Crest Trail on a foggy day. Kendall Katwalk is a high narrow ridge in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Washington State. The view can be spectacular on a clear day.

Fall comes early to the high peaks and meadows of the Cascade Range. While the Puget Sound country is still enjoying the last heat of summer, the mountains are taking on the hues of autumn. This scene of an alpine pond and meadow turning color was taken near Snow Lake in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washington State, USA.

There’s a very unusual conifer tucked away in the high alpine basins of the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest. Each October when fall comes to the high country, the needles of the Alpine Larch change from green to glowing gold before they drop from the tree. This photograph, with Ingall's Peak in the background, was taken from Ingall's Pass in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Washington State, USA.

The Alpine Lakes Wilderness, created by the US Congress in 1976, has more than 700 lakes and mountain ponds filling practically every low spot in this glacier-carved terrain. Snow Lake, a popular hiking destination, is near Snoqualmie Pass, Washington State, USA.

The Alpine Lakes Wilderness, created by the US Congress in 1976, has more than 700 lakes and mountain ponds filling practically every low spot in this glacier-carved terrain. Snow Lake, a popular hiking destination, is near Snoqualmie Pass, Washington State, USA.

The numerous waterfalls of the Cascade Range and foothills are best viewed in early summer as melting snow feeds the streams, and again in autumn as the rains fill the streambeds. During late summer, only the major waterfalls will be flowing. Only a small number of the many waterfalls in Washington State have been named. Whether the falls have names or not, they are a refreshing sight to both the eye and spirit. This waterfall was photographed on the Kendall Katwalk Trail in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washington State, USA.

The Pacific Crest Trail, officially known as the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, stretches 2,653 miles from the Mexican border to the Canadian Border. It follows the Cascade Range of mountains in Washington, Oregon and Northern California. In Southern California it follows the Sierra Nevada range. The mountains, lakes, meadows and forests along the Pacific Crest Trail are a visual delight in any season. This scene was photographed north of Snoqualmie Pass in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washington State, USA.

The Alpine Lakes Wilderness, created by the US Congress in 1976, has more than 700 lakes and mountain ponds filling practically every low spot in this glacier-carved terrain. This view of an alpine meadow in the fall was photographed from Snow Lake in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness near Snoqualmie Pass, Washington State, USA.

There’s a very unusual conifer tucked away in the high alpine basins of the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest. Each October when fall comes to the high country, the needles of the Alpine Larch change from green to glowing gold before they drop from the tree. This photograph, with Mount Stuart in the background, was taken from Ingall's Pass in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Washington State, USA.

The Mountain Goat (Oreamnos americanus), also known as the Rocky Mountain Goat, is a large-hoofed ungulate found only in North America. A subalpine to alpine species, it is a sure-footed climber commonly seen on cliffs and in meadows. This Mountain Goat was photographed near Ingalls Pass in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Washington State, USA.

There’s a very unusual conifer tucked away in the high alpine basins of the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest. Each October when fall comes to the high country, the needles of the Alpine Larch change from green to glowing gold before they drop from the tree. This photograph, with Mount Stuart in the background, was taken from Ingall's Pass in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Washington State, USA.

The numerous waterfalls of the Cascade Range and foothills are best viewed in early summer as melting snow feeds the streams, and again in autumn as the rains fill the streambeds. During late summer, only the major waterfalls will be flowing. Only a small number of the many waterfalls in Washington State have been named. Whether the falls have names or not, they are a refreshing sight to both the eye and spirit. This waterfall was photographed on Granite Mountain in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washington State, USA.

The Alpine Lakes Wilderness, created by the US Congress in 1976, has more than 700 lakes and mountain ponds filling practically every low spot in this glacier-carved terrain. This un-named pond was photographed on a foggy day on Granite Mountain in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness near Snoqualmie Pass, Washington State, USA.

The numerous waterfalls of the Cascade Range and foothills are best viewed in early summer as melting snow feeds the streams, and again in autumn as the rains fill the streambeds. During late summer, only the major waterfalls will be flowing. Only a small number of the many waterfalls in Washington State have been named. Whether the falls have names or not, they are a refreshing sight to both the eye and spirit. This waterfall was photographed on Granite Mountain in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washington State, USA.

The Pacific Crest Trail, officially known as the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, stretches 2,653 miles from the Mexican border to the Canadian Border. It follows the Cascade Range of mountains in Washington, Oregon and Northern California. In Southern California it follows the Sierra Nevada range. The mountains, lakes, meadows and forests along the Pacific Crest Trail are a visual delight in any season. This scene of the high narrow Kendall Katwalk was photographed north of Snoqualmie Pass in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washington State, USA.

This weathered Sub-Alpine Fir tree looks more dead than alive. It clings to the bare rock and receives sustenance from the few roots that reach the ground. Located at Ingalls Pass in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Washington State, it endures the heat of summer and the snow of winter. It is a true survivor.

In the high Cascade Mountains, vine maples dominate the landscape with their vibrant red and orange colors. This fall scene was photographed on the Snow Lake Trail in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Washington State, USA.

There’s a very unusual conifer tucked away in the high alpine basins of the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest. Each October when fall comes to the high country, the needles of the Alpine Larch change from green to glowing gold before they drop from the tree. This photograph, with Mount Stuart in the background, was taken from Ingall's Pass in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Washington State, USA.

In the high Cascade Mountains, vine maples dominate the landscape with their vibrant red and orange colors. This fall scene was photographed on the Snow Lake Trail in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Washington State, USA.

This young woman is hiking through an alpine meadow on Granite Mountain in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washington State, USA.

This young woman is hiking through an alpine meadow on Granite Mountain in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washington State, USA.

There’s a very unusual conifer tucked away in the high alpine basins of the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest. Each October when fall comes to the high country, the needles of the Alpine Larch change from green to glowing gold before they drop from the tree. This photograph, with Mount Stuart in the background, was taken from Ingall's Pass in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Washington State, USA.

There’s a very unusual conifer tucked away in the high alpine basins of the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest. Each October when fall comes to the high country, the needles of the Alpine Larch change from green to glowing gold before they drop from the tree. This photograph, with Mount Stuart in the background, was taken from Ingall's Pass in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Washington State, USA.

The Alpine Lakes Wilderness, created by the US Congress in 1976, has more than 700 lakes and mountain ponds filling practically every low spot in this glacier-carved terrain. Snow Lake, a popular hiking destination, is near Snoqualmie Pass, Washington State, USA.

There’s a very unusual conifer tucked away in the high alpine basins of the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest. Each October when fall comes to the high country, the needles of the Alpine Larch change from green to glowing gold before they drop from the tree. This photograph, with Mount Stuart in the background, was taken from Ingall's Pass in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Washington State, USA.

There’s a very unusual conifer tucked away in the high alpine basins of the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest. Each October when fall comes to the high country, the needles of the Alpine Larch change from green to glowing gold before they drop from the tree. This photograph, with Mount Stuart in the background, was taken from Ingall's Pass in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Washington State, USA.

There’s a very unusual conifer tucked away in the high alpine basins of the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest. Each October when fall comes to the high country, the needles of the Alpine Larch change from green to glowing gold before they drop from the tree. This photograph of a larch tree was taken from Ingall's Pass in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Washington State, USA.

Mount Stuart is a distinctive and jagged peak in the Cascade Range of mountains. At 9,415 feet above sea level, it is the highest peak in the Stuart Range and the second highest non-volcanic peak in the state of Washington. Mount Stuart was named by George B. McClellan in September 1853 in honor of his oldest and best friend. McClellan achieved his own fame as a Civil War general and presidential candidate. This view of Mount Stuart was photographed from Ingalls Pass in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washington State, USA.

There’s a very unusual conifer tucked away in the high alpine basins of the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest. Each October when fall comes to the high country, the needles of the Alpine Larch change from green to glowing gold before they drop from the tree. This photograph, with Mount Stuart in the background, was taken from Ingall's Pass in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Washington State, USA.

There’s a very unusual conifer tucked away in the high alpine basins of the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest. Each October when fall comes to the high country, the needles of the Alpine Larch change from green to glowing gold before they drop from the tree. This photograph, with Mount Stuart in the background, was taken from Ingall's Pass in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Washington State, USA.

There’s a very unusual conifer tucked away in the high alpine basins of the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest. Each October when fall comes to the high country, the needles of the Alpine Larch change from green to glowing gold before they drop from the tree. This photograph, with Mount Stuart in the background, was taken from Ingall's Pass in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Washington State, USA.

There’s a very unusual conifer tucked away in the high alpine basins of the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest. Each October when fall comes to the high country, the needles of the Alpine Larch change from green to glowing gold before they drop from the tree. This photograph, with Mount Stuart in the background, was taken from Ingall's Pass in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Washington State, USA.

There’s a very unusual conifer tucked away in the high alpine basins of the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest. Each October when fall comes to the high country, the needles of the Alpine Larch change from green to glowing gold before they drop from the tree. This photograph, with Ingall's Peak in the background, was taken from Ingall's Pass in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Washington State, USA.

The Alpine Lakes Wilderness, created by the US Congress in 1976, has more than 700 lakes and mountain ponds filling practically every low spot in this glacier-carved terrain. Snow Lake, a popular hiking destination, is near Snoqualmie Pass, Washington State, USA.

The Alpine Lakes Wilderness, created by the US Congress in 1976, has more than 700 lakes and mountain ponds filling practically every low spot in this glacier-carved terrain. This rocky shoreline was photographed at Eight Mile Lake in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness near Leavenworth, Washington State, USA.

In the high Cascade Mountains, vine maples dominate the landscape with their vibrant red and orange colors. This fall scene was photographed on the Snow Lake Trail in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Washington State, USA.

Kendall Katwalk is a high narrow ridge on the Pacific Crest Trail. In this picture the trail was photographed on a foggy day. The view can be spectacular on a clear day. Kendall Katwalk is in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Washington State, USA.

There’s a very unusual conifer tucked away in the high alpine basins of the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest. Each October when fall comes to the high country, the needles of the Alpine Larch change from green to glowing gold before they drop from the tree. This photograph, with Mount Stuart in the background, was taken from Ingall's Pass in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Washington State, USA.

There’s a very unusual conifer tucked away in the high alpine basins of the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest. Each October when fall comes to the high country, the needles of the Alpine Larch change from green to glowing gold before they drop from the tree. This photograph, with Mount Stuart in the background, was taken from Ingall's Pass in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Washington State, USA.

There’s a very unusual conifer tucked away in the high alpine basins of the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest. Each October when fall comes to the high country, the needles of the Alpine Larch change from green to glowing gold before they drop from the tree. This photograph, with Mount Stuart in the background, was taken from Ingall's Pass in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Washington State, USA.

In the high Cascade Mountains, vine maples dominate the landscape with their vibrant red and orange colors. This fall scene was photographed on the Snow Lake Trail in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Washington State, USA.

The Alpine Lakes Wilderness, created by the US Congress in 1976, has more than 700 lakes and mountain ponds filling practically every low spot in this glacier-carved terrain. This beargrass was photographed on Granite Mountain in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness near Snoqualmie Pass, Washington State, USA.

The 200 species of Castilleja are commonly known as Indian Paintbrush. These annual and perennial plants are native to the western part of the Americas from Alaska south to the Andes, northern Asia, and one species as far west as the Kola Peninsula in northwestern Russia. These plants are classified in the broomrape family. They are considered a parasitic plant which grows on the roots of grasses and forbs. The name honors the Spanish botanist Domingo Castillejo. In Northern Arizona they can be found in open meadows among the grasses they need to thrive. These Castilleja were photographed on Granite Mountain in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washington State, USA.

The Mountain Goat (Oreamnos americanus), also known as the Rocky Mountain Goat, is a large-hoofed ungulate found only in North America. A subalpine to alpine species, it is a sure-footed climber commonly seen on cliffs and in meadows. This mountain goat kid was posing on top of a boulder near Ingalls Pass in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Washington State, USA.

The Vine Maple (Acer Circinatum) is a deciduous tree that commonly forms the green understory in the mixed conifer forests of the Pacific Northwest. During the spring and summer, the maples use sunlight and chlorophyll to create food necessary for the tree’s growth. In late summer and early fall, the big leaf maple produces seeds which are a source of food for many animals. Later in the fall, as the days get shorter and colder, the naturally green chlorophyll in the leaves breaks down and they stop producing food. Other pigments are now visible, causing the leaves to take on beautiful orange and yellow colors. These colors can vary from year to year depending on weather conditions. For instance, when autumn is warm and rainy, the leaves are less colorful. This colorful vine maple was photographed in Edgewood, Washington State, USA.

The Alpine Lakes Wilderness, created by the US Congress in 1976, has more than 700 lakes and mountain ponds filling practically every low spot in this glacier-carved terrain. This beargrass was photographed on Granite Mountain in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness near Snoqualmie Pass, Washington State, USA.

The Tiger Lily (Lilium columbianum) is a spectacular colored wildflower that typically grows in wooded areas below 5500 feet elevation. It grows in the Cascade and coastal mountains from British Columbia to northern California; Idaho and Nevada. This one was found growing on Granite Mountain in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washington State, USA.

The Mountain Goat (Oreamnos americanus), also known as the Rocky Mountain Goat, is a large-hoofed ungulate found only in North America. A subalpine to alpine species, it is a sure-footed climber commonly seen on cliffs and in meadows. This mountain goat kid and nanny were posing on top of a boulder near Ingalls Pass in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Washington State, USA.

The Mountain Goat (Oreamnos americanus), also known as the Rocky Mountain Goat, is a large-hoofed ungulate found only in North America. A subalpine to alpine species, it is a sure-footed climber commonly seen on cliffs and in meadows. This mountain goat was photographed near Ingalls Pass in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Washington State, USA.

The Mountain Goat (Oreamnos americanus), also known as the Rocky Mountain Goat, is a large-hoofed ungulate found only in North America. A subalpine to alpine species, it is a sure-footed climber commonly seen on cliffs and in meadows. This mountain goat kid was posing on top of a boulder near Ingalls Pass in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Washington State, USA.

The Mountain Goat (Oreamnos americanus), also known as the Rocky Mountain Goat, is a large-hoofed ungulate found only in North America. A subalpine to alpine species, it is a sure-footed climber commonly seen on cliffs and in meadows. This mountain goat kid was posing on top of a boulder near Ingalls Pass in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Washington State, USA.

The Pacific Crest Trail, officially known as the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, stretches 2,653 miles from the Mexican border to the Canadian Border. It follows the Cascade Range of mountains in Washington, Oregon and Northern California. In Southern California it follows the Sierra Nevada range. The mountains, lakes, meadows and forests along the Pacific Crest Trail are a visual delight in any season. This scene of Red Mountain was photographed from the high narrow Kendall Katwalk north of Snoqualmie Pass in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washington State, USA.

The Pacific Crest Trail, officially known as the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, stretches 2,653 miles from the Mexican border to the Canadian Border. It follows the Cascade Range of mountains in Washington, Oregon and Northern California. In Southern California it follows the Sierra Nevada range. The mountains, lakes, meadows and forests along the Pacific Crest Trail are a visual delight in any season. This scene of Red Mountain was photographed from the high narrow Kendall Katwalk north of Snoqualmie Pass in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washington State, USA.

The Pacific Crest Trail, officially known as the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, stretches 2,653 miles from the Mexican border to the Canadian Border. It follows the Cascade Range of mountains in Washington, Oregon and Northern California. In Southern California it follows the Sierra Nevada range. The mountains, lakes, meadows and forests along the Pacific Crest Trail are a visual delight in any season. This scene of Red Mountain was photographed from the high narrow Kendall Katwalk north of Snoqualmie Pass in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washington State, USA.

The Pacific Crest Trail, officially known as the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, stretches 2,653 miles from the Mexican border to the Canadian Border. It follows the Cascade Range of mountains in Washington, Oregon and Northern California. In Southern California it follows the Sierra Nevada range. The mountains, lakes, meadows and forests along the Pacific Crest Trail are a visual delight in any season. This scene of Red Mountain was photographed from the high narrow Kendall Katwalk north of Snoqualmie Pass in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washington State, USA.

The Alpine Lakes Wilderness, created by the US Congress in 1976, has more than 700 lakes and mountain ponds filling practically every low spot in this glacier-carved terrain. This mountainside meadow was photographed on Granite Mountain in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness near Snoqualmie Pass, Washington State, USA.

The Pacific Crest Trail, officially known as the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, stretches 2,653 miles from the Mexican border to the Canadian Border. It follows the Cascade Range of mountains in Washington, Oregon and Northern California. In Southern California it follows the Sierra Nevada range. The mountains, lakes, meadows and forests along the Pacific Crest Trail are a visual delight in any season. This scene of Red Mountain was photographed from the high narrow Kendall Katwalk north of Snoqualmie Pass in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washington State, USA.

The Pacific Crest Trail, officially known as the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, stretches 2,653 miles from the Mexican border to the Canadian Border. It follows the Cascade Range of mountains in Washington, Oregon and Northern California. In Southern California it follows the Sierra Nevada range. The mountains, lakes, meadows and forests along the Pacific Crest Trail are a visual delight in any season. This scene of the high narrow Kendall Katwalk was photographed north of Snoqualmie Pass in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washington State, USA.

The Mountain Goat (Oreamnos americanus), also known as the Rocky Mountain Goat, is a large-hoofed ungulate found only in North America. A subalpine to alpine species, it is a sure-footed climber commonly seen on cliffs and in meadows. This mountain goat was photographed near Ingalls Pass in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Washington State, USA.

The Mountain Goat (Oreamnos americanus), also known as the Rocky Mountain Goat, is a large-hoofed ungulate found only in North America. A subalpine to alpine species, it is a sure-footed climber commonly seen on cliffs and in meadows. This mountain goat kid was posing on top of a boulder near Ingalls Pass in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Washington State, USA.