A long drive for a short hike but was worth it, plus there are more options to extend if you have time. The gravel road in is long, and goes from washboarded to potholed, and we had to drive over moving water at one point (pictured). That being said, there was a Miata at the trail head so if they can make it, most cars can, slowly.
We arrived at the trailhead around 9:30 am (weekday) and there were a lot of cars in the large parking area, but it serves other trails and backpackers, and there was still open parking spaces. Bathrooms were open and clean, but there is no trash service here so plan to pack it out.
The trail was beautiful and quiet. We encountered 3 other groups the entire time, and no one was at the lake the whole time we hung out. Ripe blueberries and salmon berries on the lower section, blueberries near lake haven't ripened yet. There is a composting toilet near the lake that is in good shape. There were some bugs, but were deterred with picaridin.
I would definitely return with intent to camp or backpack.
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