Heather Lake

Jul 29, 2010

by hikingwithmybrother — last modified Jul 30, 2010 07:04 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
Why You Should Go Now: Wildflowers blooming

Went for a evening hike on this trail after work to enjoy this pretty little lake that rests below the dramatic cliffs of Mt. Pilchuck. This hike sees a lot of traffic, so it was nice to visit it not on the weekend. The trail is in good shape, and nothing too much in the way of surprises other than a group camping at the lake shore. Lots of fish jumping at the bugs! At the south end of the lake I scrambled up the talus field to get a few nice shots of the falls.

I arrived back at trailhead at dusk, thankful that my car was not broken into. :)

Jer
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