This is mostly a snowmobile destination, so be prepared. The pictures look peaceful, but we never quite got away from the noise, even though the trails spilt apart around 1/4 mi. The snowmobiles are just on the other side of the river, and we could still hear them all day.
We kept slogging all the way to the lake, and were sadly disappointed when we got there, as it is right off the snowmobile track. While we were the only snowshoers who made it that far, it wasn't the solitude we hoped for. The GPS only said 844 ft gain, but the trail goes up and down so many times, it probably amounts to 1600 feet climbed. It was a ton of work for not a lot of payoff. The three other people we saw on the trail past mile 2 or 3 were carrying their snowshoes, and walking the trail in boots. The snow is packed enough, I guess you don't even need snowshoes.
That said, since it is less crowded than a lot of other trails, I would recommend going a shorter distance, enjoy some solitude past mile 2 or 3, find a nice spot for lunch and turn around. Don't bother slogging to the lake, unless you are after mileage.
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