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Goat Lake — Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway

#Hike- a-Thon. The toilet at the trailhead was odor free and clean. No toilet paper. 

Enjoyed this beautiful trail. Followed the advice from previous reports and stayed on the lower trail both directions. We had the river and falls keeping us company both ways as a result. There were a good 3-5 big trees down across the trail. Went over some and under some. It really wasn't bad at all. 

Expected to see glass on the ground in the parking lot as a result of smashed windows. It seemed to have been cleaned up. Had been warned by a police officer on our way that there had been 'problems with cars' at that trailhead. Several signs reminded hikers not to leave valuables in cars. 

The lake was bigger than expected and beautiful. 

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