Lake Twentytwo - Lake 22

This fantastic Spring hike should be an annual event. It’s less than 2 1/2 miles to the lake and most of that trek is through ancient forest with giantic Red Cedars. At 2 miles you do exit the forest and traverse an open slope with great views. Today the hummingbirds entertained us with their courtship ritual of climbing steeply into the air then diving rapidly back down to the ground, making this walk through the Vine Maples a delight. 4 feet of snow surround the lake and snow is still present the last 1/4 mile to and from the lake so hiking poles are recommended. Marshmallow pillows of snow still remain on Lake Twentytwo creek as it exits the lake, reminding me that summer hikes are just around the corner along with campfires and s’mores.