Heather Lake
Jan 10, 2010
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terpene
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Jan 11, 2010 12:11 PM
- Type of Outing
- Day hike
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Heather Lake
- Region: North Cascades -- Mountain Loop Highway
- Agency: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Darrington District
- Trails: Heather Lake (#701)
- Avg Rating: 3.68
Heather Lake with Mt. Pilchuck looming above
The last time I did this hike it was so foggy that I could barely make out the other side of the lake, and Mt. Pilchuck was completely hidden in the clouds. This time it was clear and even relatively warm, and I got to see all that I missed previously.
The gravel road is clear and in good condition to the trailhead, and the trail itself is in good shape if watery. No ice or snow appear until about a quarter mile from the lake.
Hiking around the lake is possible right now, though I wouldn't get too close to the headwalls surrounding much of the lake. As I was taking a few pictures, a good-sized rock let loose far up the shoulder of Mt. Pilchuck and came crashing down into the boulder field far below. Quite a show by mother nature, complete with sound effects that reverberated around the cirque. This was on a clear day, with snow firmly consolidated, no rain, no wind. So don't let conditions fool you - rockfalls like this can occur any time and are totally unpredictable.
The gravel road is clear and in good condition to the trailhead, and the trail itself is in good shape if watery. No ice or snow appear until about a quarter mile from the lake.
Hiking around the lake is possible right now, though I wouldn't get too close to the headwalls surrounding much of the lake. As I was taking a few pictures, a good-sized rock let loose far up the shoulder of Mt. Pilchuck and came crashing down into the boulder field far below. Quite a show by mother nature, complete with sound effects that reverberated around the cirque. This was on a clear day, with snow firmly consolidated, no rain, no wind. So don't let conditions fool you - rockfalls like this can occur any time and are totally unpredictable.
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Heather Lake, with UFO
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Trees sheared off by avalanche
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Heather Lake
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