Bill - The Cascade Crest Trail originally climbed up the ridge to Image Lake and then along Miner's Ridge to Suiattle Pass.  This section bypassing Image Lake passes through non scenic Suiattle Pass and the views along Miner's Ridge.  Most Crest trail travelers miss both of the best views at Cloudy Pass and Image Lake and just valley pound up Miner's Creek and then down Agnes Creek. Shame on them.