Hyas Lake
Jul 12, 1998
- Type of Outing
- Day hike
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Hyas Lake
- Region: Snoqualmie Pass -- Snoqualmie Pass
- Agency: Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forests, Cle Elum Ranger District
- Trails: Hyas Lake (#1376)
- Avg Rating: 1.83
I decided to give this
east-side hike a try for the first time & judging by the number of cars in the parking lot (on a Monday) it is quite popular. And justifiably so, as there are spectacular mountain views, beautiful wildflowers all along the way, and a jewel of a lake at the end that is big enough for everyone to find their own little corner. Delightful creeks are encountered frequently, and all are fairly easy to cross. The trail is in great shape, with no mud or blowdowns. While the flowers are in bloom, and everything is growing, nothing is encroaching on the trail. Bugs were even practically nonexistent. The last time I visited this area, the mosquitoes were awful. I wrongfully assumed that it would be that way again. Not all hikes can wait 'til September or later! It is an easy 2 miles to the lake, and I would guess it is maybe another mile to the far end of the lake. Some maps show it as 2 lakes, but right now the water level is up so it is really 1 big lake with a wide,shallow section connecting the 2 segments. I was just up for the day, but I saw some great campsites for a future overnight trip. This would be an excellent hike for those with young children. Plenty to keep the kids occupied & amused, and the length and difficulty of the trail are perfect for young or novice hikers. Incidentally, the road from Salmon la Sac is in great shape. There is one spot with a creek running over the roadway, but it is no problem.
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