After Source Lake hike, sun still high on the sky, with such a nice February day, did not want to drive back home, not just yet, there was still time for another hike, this trail is 2 more exits east off I90.

the trail is pretty flat, covered with packed down snow, I put on spikes right from the beginning (I prefer to walk fast),  no poles needed. I saw people taking their snow shoes, but never really need to put them on.

the pond is frozen up, with blue sky , snow mountains in the background, it is beautiful.

Went snowshoeing on a beautiful, warm, sunny day. Getting to the trailhead was easy, parking wasn't too bad. The hike was beautiful! We lost the trail for awhile once we got out of the forest and came to a clearing maybe about 1.5 miles from the trailhead. No big deal, we just sort of meandered until we made it across to the forest again. At one point we did have to remove our snowshoes to cross a creek about 1.75 miles in, but a pretty easy crossing, even without trekking poles. Great choice for a first-time snowshoe trip, or for those looking for a pretty easy go of it.

** LOST WALLET ** 

I lost my wallet somewhere between the Sno-Park (trailhead for Kendall Peak Lakes) and the on-ramp to I-90 west from just before Snoqualmie Pass. It is brown leather, about 8 inches long and 3 inches tall, with a zipper opening. There are a pen and mechanical pencil inside, which have sentimental value to me. If you found it, please comment on this trip report and I will get in touch to retrieve it. 

(I do also have a trip report for my outing today, I just wanted to tag all possible hiking guide entries for this parking lot with this notice.)

My wife and I hiked around Gold Creek Pond and along the road up to the trailhead Saturday morning 10 Feb. We were hoping for some fresh snow from the late week weather, but there was minimal new snow. The trail is heavily compacted and easy to follow. Snowshoes are not necessary at all, though poles or microspikes may be useful for traction / stability. 

It was a pretty little jaunt around the area. Gold creek lake is lovely, and there are several photographic places around, but there are a LOT of people pretty much everywhere. The crowd seemed to thin out as we got near the end of the road, but not somewhere you go for solitude. We will be back to explore farther up the trail and hopefully get away from the crowds and packed trail.

Took my elderly mother. Perfect hike for her. Many benches to rest if needed. She didn’t think she’d make the whole loop but she did. Beautiful sunny day. Not too crowded. ADA Trail is perfect for those with disabilities, elderly, very young children and out of shape humans. It’s really perfect for all. I’ve only done this hike as a snowshoe. I almost didn’t recognize it. I’ll be back for the snow season.