Surprise Lake Snowshoe, Surprise and Glacier Lakes — Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020

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Quick-and-dirty version

Access: Surprise Creek Trailhead
Round Trip: 10 miles
Elevation Range: 2180′-4940′
Gear: microspikes, snowshoes
GPS Track: available
Dog-Friendly: yes

Approach

1. Hike the Surprise Creek Trail to reach Surprise Lake in 4 miles.
2. Continue via the east of the lake and scramble another mile to reach Glacier Lake.

Highlights

• Expansive view of both lake basins
• Views Surprise Mountain, Spark Plug Mountain, and Thunder Mountain
• Late morning sunshine and solitude

Lowlights

• Freezing temperatures
• Hiking in the shade from Highway 2

More Information on this Trip Report

• https://onehikeaweek.com/surprise-lake-vii/