Dewey Lakes
Aug 18, 2009
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WaraMeri
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Aug 20, 2009 09:26 AM
- Type of Outing
- Overnight
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Dewey Lake
- Region: South Cascades -- Chinook Pass - Enumclaw or Hwy 410 area
- Agency: Gifford Pinchot National Forest
- Trails: Dewey Lakes (#968)
- Avg Rating: 3.54
- Why You Should Go Now
- Wildflowers blooming
- Ripe berries
- Be Aware Of
- Bugs
The Naches Loop had beautiful views and great visibility, but a lot of people (for mid-week). Much of the upper part of the trail is exposed to direct sun so wear sunscreen! We did the loop (half one day and half the next) and make sure to do it clockwise for some breathtaking views of Rainier.
The descent into the lakes fairly easy (and shaded!) and look out for blueberries along the trail.
We walked around the lake clockwise looking for a campsite--there were some up in the woods near the other end, but the best ones were back near the beginning of the loop (i.e. take a right when you first get there if camping is your intention)
The only bad part was the bugs. Mosquitoes, biting flies, bees, hornets...all of which got worse when we cooked.
The descent into the lakes fairly easy (and shaded!) and look out for blueberries along the trail.
We walked around the lake clockwise looking for a campsite--there were some up in the woods near the other end, but the best ones were back near the beginning of the loop (i.e. take a right when you first get there if camping is your intention)
The only bad part was the bugs. Mosquitoes, biting flies, bees, hornets...all of which got worse when we cooked.
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