Lake Serene
Dec 01, 2008
by
happy camper
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last modified
Dec 02, 2008 10:00 AM
- Type of Outing
- Day hike
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Lake Serene - Bridal Veil Falls
- Region: Central Cascades -- Stevens Pass - West
- Agency: Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest - Skykomish Ranger District
- Trails: Lake Serene (#1068)
- Avg Rating: 4.48
- Be Aware Of
- Water on trail
Approaching the falls. Taken by mickeyw
Took my first dayhike to Lake Serene on a misty, rainy Saturday. The rain was light and drizzly. Trail was soggy in spots but the falls and streams were fabulous. I'm glad we didn't let the rain keep us home.
Come prepared for steep. The trail starts out with rolling terrain and a very slight ascent. It seems that most of the elevation gain is in the last 1.5 miles. The lake is worth every step and switchback. Even in the mist the reflections of the peaks and snow fields were beautiful.
Although we didn't have a clear view of the peaks around the lake there were about a half-dozen falls cascading down them. I've not seen them in other pictures so can only guess that they were fed by the rain and snowmelt. I had spoken to a Ranger on Tuesday and she mentioned about 10" of snow. The only snow we saw were a few snow fields around the lake.
Can't wait to come back on a clear day to enjoy the views.
Come prepared for steep. The trail starts out with rolling terrain and a very slight ascent. It seems that most of the elevation gain is in the last 1.5 miles. The lake is worth every step and switchback. Even in the mist the reflections of the peaks and snow fields were beautiful.
Although we didn't have a clear view of the peaks around the lake there were about a half-dozen falls cascading down them. I've not seen them in other pictures so can only guess that they were fed by the rain and snowmelt. I had spoken to a Ranger on Tuesday and she mentioned about 10" of snow. The only snow we saw were a few snow fields around the lake.
Can't wait to come back on a clear day to enjoy the views.
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Trees in the mist
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A waterfall along the trail, about a mile from the lake
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View at the lake
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