Packwood Lake

Very nice easy day hike. I thought there would be more people on this hike since it was memorial day weekend, but I only saw four other groups. So, not crowded on this particular day. The views are not spectacular, but still a great nature walk. The lake itself is a beautiful sight, calm and majestic.

I was able to hike this after having just injured my knee the day before, with a knee brace on. The five miles go by in a breeze because it's pretty flat terrain. There were however some trees blocking the trail in parts, but can easily be ducked under or climbed over. There was also some snow still on the trail. If stepping in a week spot, it could go up to your knee, but if you follow other footsteps, it was already pretty packed down.

All in all, pretty relaxing hike, great place to break in the hiking season in the NW.