Carne Mountain
Entiat Mountains, Washington · 7,085 ft
The last mile climbs into a basin of subalpine larch around 6,100 feet, then opens on the ridge to Glacier Peak, Mount Maude, and Seven Fingered Jack. The 3,600 feet of gain keeps the crowd far thinner than the roadside larch hikes on Highway 20.
Typical peak
Sep 1 – Sep 9
Long range. Treat as a planning estimate only.
Best light
Works at both ends of the day
Crowds
moderate
Fills up mid-morning. Arriving for first light is usually enough.
Getting there
From US-97A at Entiat drive 38 miles up Entiat River Road (Forest Road 51) to the Trinity trailhead, then climb 3.7 miles on Carne Mountain Trail #1508.
What turns here
- subalpine larch
Color progression
Typical peak Sep 5Typical color progression for Carne Mountain. No change from Jul 29 to Aug 15. First color from Aug 15 to Aug 24. Approaching peak from Aug 24 to Sep 1. Peak from Sep 1 to Sep 9. Past peak from Sep 9 to Sep 19. Bare from Sep 19 to Oct 3.
Carne Mountain is typically at no change on this date.
Light at peak
Carne Mountain on September 5, the day it typically peaks. Knowing when color arrives is one thing. Knowing where the sun will be is another.
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| First light (blue hour) Sun 6° below horizon | 5:54 AM |
| Sunrise Rises E · 79° | 6:26 AM |
| Morning golden hour ends 41 min of low, warm light | 7:07 AM |
| Solar noon Highest sun, flattest light | 1:02 PM |
| Evening golden hour starts 41 min before sunset | 6:55 PM |
| Sunset Sets W · 281° | 7:37 PM |
| Last light (blue hour) Sun 6° below horizon | 8:08 PM |
Times in America/Los Angeles · day length 13h 11m · computed from NOAA solar equations
Which way to point the camera
Sun rises E, sets W.
Aim within 45° of those and the canopy glows translucent. Turn your back to them for flat, accurate color.
Location pages name the light directly.
Shooting conditions
Glassy water, wind blur, and what the cloud will do to your light.
Recent reports
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