Hyas Lake #1376,Deception Pass #1376,Deception Lakes #1063,Surprise Mtn.
Jul 10, 2007
- 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
- Be Aware Of
- Bugs
Simple hike - nothing technical and no obsticals to worry about; few fallen trees across trail, but just walked over or ducked under them. Very little snow on trail around Deception pass, but nothing worth worrying about. Did not see a soul after leaving Hyas Lake - looks like most hikers were headed the opposite direction toward Cathedral Rock. Deception Lakes was beautiful - best camping spot was on the center island in a large open clearing; slight breeze kept away the flies. No mosquitoes between Deception Pass and Surprise Mtn.
Surprise Mtn. does not look to be hiked often - I got the impression I was the first person on the 1063 trail in a year. There was snow pack around Mtn. base, so bring sun glasses, but no gear needed to hike through / up.
On the way back down, LOTS of mosquitoes between Hyas Lake and the Tucquala Meadows Trailhead (6 PM bad time to hike through). Ended up jogging w/ full pack the last 2 miles to avoid getting eaten...at a brisk hiking pace, they were landing and biting in droves, and following me (never had to worry about the biters while hiking quickly before...felt like I was in AK).
Decent, easy hike w/ no other people around. Best sight was Deception Lakes and the view of Mt. Baker from Surprise Mtn.
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