Snow Lake
Jul 25, 2012
by
emikek
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last modified
Jul 26, 2012 03:25 PM
- Type of Outing
- Day hike
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Snow Lake
- Region: Mt. Rainier -- SW - Cayuse Pass / Steven's Canyon
- Avg Rating: 3.77
- Hiking Companions
- Hiked with kids
- Why You Should Go Now
- Wildflowers blooming
- Be Aware Of
- Water on trail
- Snow on trail
- Bugs
Snow Lake,and Unicorn Peak taken from near the lake outlet.
I hiked into Snow Lake in Rainier National Park yesterday. The weather was perfect. The hike seemed very popular. This is different than the past two years when I saw very few hikers. It was good to see so many enjoying the area.
There was some water on the trail. I ran into the first snow on the trail about a quarter mile from Snow Lake. You can stay on the trail by following the path many others have made through the snow.
The number of insects increased as you approached the lake. Most of them seemed to be small flies. Most of the wild flowers were just starting to bloom. Avalanche Lilies, which seemed larger than normal, were blooming all along the trail. The only wildlife was a deer that was stayed ahead of me on the trail. It was much more interested in eating than the fact that I was there.
There was some water on the trail. I ran into the first snow on the trail about a quarter mile from Snow Lake. You can stay on the trail by following the path many others have made through the snow.
The number of insects increased as you approached the lake. Most of them seemed to be small flies. Most of the wild flowers were just starting to bloom. Avalanche Lilies, which seemed larger than normal, were blooming all along the trail. The only wildlife was a deer that was stayed ahead of me on the trail. It was much more interested in eating than the fact that I was there.
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