Josephine Lake
Jul 27, 2009
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terpene
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last modified
Jul 29, 2009 09:39 AM
- Type of Outing
- Day hike
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Josephine Lake
- Region: Central Cascades -- Stevens Pass - East
- Agency: Okanogan-Wenatchee Natiomal Forest, Wenatchee River Ranger District, Leavenworth
- Avg Rating: 3.33
- Why You Should Go Now
- Wildflowers blooming
- Be Aware Of
- Bugs
Josephine Lake
Skies were clear, but it was very hot and the bugs are out in force here. There are not just the mosquitoes but biting flies also (DEET seems to have no effect on these tenacious nuisances).
Before entering the Alpine Lakes Wilderness part of the trail (part of the Pacific Crest Trail), you have to hike through the ski area and a huge swath of clearcut for the power lines crackling and buzzing overhead; clearcuts are also visible in the distance. Since there is no cover here, the sun beats down fiercely.
The trail is a bit overgrown with blueberry bushes, and is filled with rocks that roll under your feet.
This all changes once you enter the ALW at about the halfway point of the hike and pass by Lake Susan Jane, though there are still plenty of bugs here.
All in all, not a very pleasant hike. Its main redeeming feature is the rich variety of wildflowers which make it worthwhile for those looking for them.
Before entering the Alpine Lakes Wilderness part of the trail (part of the Pacific Crest Trail), you have to hike through the ski area and a huge swath of clearcut for the power lines crackling and buzzing overhead; clearcuts are also visible in the distance. Since there is no cover here, the sun beats down fiercely.
The trail is a bit overgrown with blueberry bushes, and is filled with rocks that roll under your feet.
This all changes once you enter the ALW at about the halfway point of the hike and pass by Lake Susan Jane, though there are still plenty of bugs here.
All in all, not a very pleasant hike. Its main redeeming feature is the rich variety of wildflowers which make it worthwhile for those looking for them.
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Flower stalk of Mitella breweri
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