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Heather Lake #701

Sep 03, 2007

by avidbackpacker last modified Sep 10, 2008 02:46 PM
Type of Outing
Day hike
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Hike: Heather Lake
Region: North Cascades -- Mountain Loop Highway
Agency: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Darrington District
Trails: Heather Lake (#701)
Avg Rating: 3.68
Be Aware Of
Clogged drainage
Mudholes
Water on trail
Bugs

This is our second hike in two days and although this is a very easy hike, it was still a little tougher then normal. Compared to Dorothy Lake in near Skykomish, this hike was kinda a let down. The trail was in part an old road bed at times and very rooty and wet. There were a couple small creek crossing...(not a problem), and a ton of people on the trail. We probably saw 100 people in all. The lake was nice and we did see a couple fish jump, but i would rather hit a better lake if i was going to go through all the trouble of getting my pole up there. All in all, a good day, but i probably won't do this one again. I recommend perhaps Lake Serene or Lake Dorothy on Highway 2 as a better hike. Also, some bugs at the lake.

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