Snow Lake

The parking lot still had plenty of room at 11 am, which was good, because A LOT of hikers were going to Snow Lake. I even met someone I knew from work at the trailhead. The trail was busy and somewhat dusty, but not overly crowded despite the traffic.

The trail was somewhat rocky, but otherwise in good condition. Not too much snow at Snow Lake. There were various critters out, including moths, butterflies, bees, frogs (near the lake), and beetles. There were ripe berries and wildflowers in the sunny spots. Sunscreen was a good idea, since it was a clear day and the trail is mostly sun-exposed. Boots were helpful, though poles were unnecessary (some people had them). Water sources were limited to a couple creeks near the trailhead and of course, the lake.

We got to the lake in 2:15 (1:38 in PR time), took some photos, and then headed back. We did take the short spur to Source Lake: http://www.wta.org/[…]/