Greenwater and Echo Lakes
Nov 12, 2009
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Hikingqueen
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last modified
Nov 12, 2009 05:56 PM
- Type of Outing
- Day hike
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Greenwater and Echo Lakes
- Region: South Cascades -- Chinook Pass - Enumclaw or Hwy 410 area
- Agency: Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
- Trails: Greenwater Lakes (#1176)
- Avg Rating: 3.13
Greenwater Lakes Trail 11-12-09 Hike #93
I've been sick for a week and laying around so today was the day to get off the couch and back to the trails! I'm almost to my goal of 100 hikes this year.. I know I can do it!
Top 10 reasons why I love Greenwater Lakes Trail
Trail is so soft under my feet, seldom ever see anyone, water fall, lakes, old growth forest, mushrooms, bridges, creeks running beside the trail, easy access from FS RD 70, it's great in any season. I could go on but I said top 10..
I arrived at the trail promptly at 9, FS RD 70 is icy in spots but overall not bad. I only white knuckled once. I had the trail all to myself till I was coming back, only one other soul out today. It was 28 degrees when I started. I packed along my snow shoes but didn't need them. If I hadn't packed them it would have dumped snow I'm sure. I enjoyed every moment of the trail today, savored each tree, I took video of my journey today. New camera, you know how that is.. youtube here I come..
I finished up and got in my car and slowly drove the 10 miles out, on one of the blind corners I saw a car overturned. My heart pounded.. I put on my flashers and got out to see if anyone was in the car.. I couldn't see in it was so dark inside the car cuz it was flipped, I yelled and tried to open the passenger door w/o luck. The car was still running, and I smelled gas. I was 90% sure nobody was in the car. I headed down the road and hoped for the best. There is no cell service at this point. Soon I saw a young girl, she was walking with her dog, she flagged me down, I told her to get in and I was here to help. She was in shock and I didn't know the extent of her injuries. I tried to remain calm, and get her to help. I drove her to the fire station but there wasn't anyone there. She called her boyfriend and I took her to him. I just hope her injuries are minor and muscular. Really glad I could help, wished I could have done more.
Video link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBWhvThAQkg
I've been sick for a week and laying around so today was the day to get off the couch and back to the trails! I'm almost to my goal of 100 hikes this year.. I know I can do it!
Top 10 reasons why I love Greenwater Lakes Trail
Trail is so soft under my feet, seldom ever see anyone, water fall, lakes, old growth forest, mushrooms, bridges, creeks running beside the trail, easy access from FS RD 70, it's great in any season. I could go on but I said top 10..
I arrived at the trail promptly at 9, FS RD 70 is icy in spots but overall not bad. I only white knuckled once. I had the trail all to myself till I was coming back, only one other soul out today. It was 28 degrees when I started. I packed along my snow shoes but didn't need them. If I hadn't packed them it would have dumped snow I'm sure. I enjoyed every moment of the trail today, savored each tree, I took video of my journey today. New camera, you know how that is.. youtube here I come..
I finished up and got in my car and slowly drove the 10 miles out, on one of the blind corners I saw a car overturned. My heart pounded.. I put on my flashers and got out to see if anyone was in the car.. I couldn't see in it was so dark inside the car cuz it was flipped, I yelled and tried to open the passenger door w/o luck. The car was still running, and I smelled gas. I was 90% sure nobody was in the car. I headed down the road and hoped for the best. There is no cell service at this point. Soon I saw a young girl, she was walking with her dog, she flagged me down, I told her to get in and I was here to help. She was in shock and I didn't know the extent of her injuries. I tried to remain calm, and get her to help. I drove her to the fire station but there wasn't anyone there. She called her boyfriend and I took her to him. I just hope her injuries are minor and muscular. Really glad I could help, wished I could have done more.
Video link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBWhvThAQkg
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