Lake Serene - Bridal Veil Falls

Never hiked this trail before--chose it for a shorter hike on a possibly rainy day. However the rain held off until we were finished at 5 pm. This is a really pretty trail once you get past the turnoff for bridalveil falls, with huge trees and glimpses of mountain views. The trail is in great shape, and the last 2 miles are an excellent substitute for the stairmaster. The lake itself is dramatic with waterfalls pouring off the huge cliffs. We took the scramble trail around to the snow fields, where we met a group with a member who had injured his elbow rather badly after breaking through the snow and landing on rocks. Be careful on the snow!

No biting bugs.