Snow Lake, Gem Lake
Aug 16, 2009
by
Eric Jain
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last modified
Aug 17, 2009 12:52 AM
- Type of Outing
- Day hike
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Snow Lake
- Region: Snoqualmie Pass -- Snoqualmie Pass
- Agency: Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest - North Bend District
- Trails: Snow Lake (#1013)
- Avg Rating: 4.11
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Gem Lake
- Region: Snoqualmie Pass -- Snoqualmie Pass
- Trails: Gem Lake (#1013), High Lakes (#1012)
- Avg Rating: 3.80
- Why You Should Go Now
- Wildflowers blooming
- Ripe berries
Snow Lake
Late start at 10:30, at which time the (large) parking lot was almost half full. Lots of people all the way to Snow Lake, though once past the first lake access point, the crowds thinned out. Just a handful of people on the trail to Gem Lake, and none while I was there.
The trail was in great condition. No blow-downs, and just a few slightly muddy spots. The trail is quite rocky in parts, especially when crossing the (many) talus fields.
Fireweed appeared to be in full bloom, and quite a few other flowers could still be seen as well. Some blueberries were ripe, and most should be very soon. Few bugs on the trail. Heard lots of pikas (and even caught a glimpse of some).
The trail was in great condition. No blow-downs, and just a few slightly muddy spots. The trail is quite rocky in parts, especially when crossing the (many) talus fields.
Fireweed appeared to be in full bloom, and quite a few other flowers could still be seen as well. Some blueberries were ripe, and most should be very soon. Few bugs on the trail. Heard lots of pikas (and even caught a glimpse of some).
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Meadow full of Fireweed near the parking lot
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Gem Lake
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Trail from Gem Lake back down to Snow Lake
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