Snow Lake
Sep 02, 2009
by
Hikingqueen
—
last modified
Sep 02, 2009 07:14 PM
- 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
- Why You Should Go Now
- Ripe berries
Snow Lake-Swimming with frogs 9-2-09
So Nancy and I were going to do Tonga Ridge today so she could get some blueberries, but after I told her it would be 3 hour drive for me each way she kindly suggested Snow Lake. I’d only been there once so I said YES! We met at 9:00 and started shortly after. Lots of hiking groups going up today and a few dogs, but none where as cute as Timber & Cedar. We had planned on getting to Gem Lake today but around 1:00 it was getting hot and I suggested jumping in Snow Lake instead of continuing on. Nancy said she wanted to pick some berries and we agreed to meet at the inlet, but Cedar didn’t want her to pick berries today so she joined me at the lake. This would be my first time cooling off in a lake hiking, I got in with all clothes on. & hoped I dry somewhat before hiking out..Next time I might plan some cuter undergarments and go for it and then put on dry clothes.. guys have it so easy!
The water was so clear and beautiful and we picked a great spot with a nice ledge for sitting in the water. I saw a couple of frogs and one really liked me and ended up getting in my hand and just staying there for a long time. I think Nancy got some good shots of this. The water felt so exhilarating! I loved every moment, and really didn’t want to get out. But I knew I had to dry a bit. Then it was Nancy’s turn, she wasn’t too excited about getting in but she did it, and I think she really liked it. It was so worth the hike just for the jump in the lake. A group of fun older hikers soon joined in the fun and a few got in the water, they said there was a group of skinny dippers at Gem. We got 10 miles in today and it was a really nice hike with great company tons of berry eating along the way. I learned something new eat the berries up high, cuz you never know who peed on the low one’s next to the trail.. I didn’t even think about that..
So Nancy and I were going to do Tonga Ridge today so she could get some blueberries, but after I told her it would be 3 hour drive for me each way she kindly suggested Snow Lake. I’d only been there once so I said YES! We met at 9:00 and started shortly after. Lots of hiking groups going up today and a few dogs, but none where as cute as Timber & Cedar. We had planned on getting to Gem Lake today but around 1:00 it was getting hot and I suggested jumping in Snow Lake instead of continuing on. Nancy said she wanted to pick some berries and we agreed to meet at the inlet, but Cedar didn’t want her to pick berries today so she joined me at the lake. This would be my first time cooling off in a lake hiking, I got in with all clothes on. & hoped I dry somewhat before hiking out..Next time I might plan some cuter undergarments and go for it and then put on dry clothes.. guys have it so easy!
The water was so clear and beautiful and we picked a great spot with a nice ledge for sitting in the water. I saw a couple of frogs and one really liked me and ended up getting in my hand and just staying there for a long time. I think Nancy got some good shots of this. The water felt so exhilarating! I loved every moment, and really didn’t want to get out. But I knew I had to dry a bit. Then it was Nancy’s turn, she wasn’t too excited about getting in but she did it, and I think she really liked it. It was so worth the hike just for the jump in the lake. A group of fun older hikers soon joined in the fun and a few got in the water, they said there was a group of skinny dippers at Gem. We got 10 miles in today and it was a really nice hike with great company tons of berry eating along the way. I learned something new eat the berries up high, cuz you never know who peed on the low one’s next to the trail.. I didn’t even think about that..
|
|
|
|
Document Actions
- Email this page
- Print this
- Share
Forgot your
New user?
