Chelan Lakeshore
Jun 26, 2009
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dusty_boots
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Jul 01, 2009 11:01 PM
- Type of Outing
- Overnight
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Chelan Lakeshore Trail
- Region: Central Cascades -- Lake Chelan
- Agency: Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Golden West Visitor Center, Stehekin
- Trails: Chelan Lakeshore (#1247)
- Avg Rating: 3.25
- Why You Should Go Now
- Wildflowers blooming
- Be Aware Of
- Overgrown
We disembarked at about 11:30am at Prince Creek.
Our group of seven hopped off the Lady of the Lake at Prince Creek for a quick, one-night trip ending in Stehekin. If there was one overriding negative - it was the HEAT - holy moly it was hot, in the low 90's. Add to it that at least 80% of the trail is on a wide-open south face and it made for a dusty and thirsty hike.
None-the-less, we were prepared for the heat and managed to enjoy ourselves at every shade-giving tree stand or creek side along the way. It really is a beautiful and peaceful trek - very little traffic (in fact, just us and a black bear) and not an "easy" hike, with undulating ups and downs for the duration of the trail that will engage any cardiovascular system.
We camped at Moore Point, which is a lovely place. We were a bit concerned that we might encounter some boat-in competition but it was nearly empty - just one small boat some distance up. The next day, we hit the trail early in order to avoid the worst of the sun and to get into town in time for a frosty barley pop before the boat took up down lake for good.
Something not emphasized much in previous posts was the "openness" of the trail. The whole area was burned several years ago, leaving virtually the whole trail open to the scorching sun. Knowing that - I would recommend this trail for a Spring or Autumn hike when the weather is more inviting.
None-the-less, we were prepared for the heat and managed to enjoy ourselves at every shade-giving tree stand or creek side along the way. It really is a beautiful and peaceful trek - very little traffic (in fact, just us and a black bear) and not an "easy" hike, with undulating ups and downs for the duration of the trail that will engage any cardiovascular system.
We camped at Moore Point, which is a lovely place. We were a bit concerned that we might encounter some boat-in competition but it was nearly empty - just one small boat some distance up. The next day, we hit the trail early in order to avoid the worst of the sun and to get into town in time for a frosty barley pop before the boat took up down lake for good.
Something not emphasized much in previous posts was the "openness" of the trail. The whole area was burned several years ago, leaving virtually the whole trail open to the scorching sun. Knowing that - I would recommend this trail for a Spring or Autumn hike when the weather is more inviting.
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Seven in a line.
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Most of the trail was like this - burned out, dry, dusty. Consider going on a cooler day.
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Campsite right on the lake - a perfect spot. Very few bugs too.
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