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Hidden Lake (Lake Wenatchee) — Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
The Grizzly Bears at Hidden Lake

Our Grizzly Bears Hike-a-thon team braved the downed trees (my granddaughter loved climbing over and under them),  and the extreme rigor of the hike (1 mile each way!) to reach Hidden Lake, which teemed with minnows and other critters.   This is a great hike for kids learning to enjoy hiking, with the reward of a pretty lake, a snack, and an (almost) swim.   Back when my kids were young we slogged up the old trail, straight up from Lake Wenatchee.  The rerouted trail is much more pleasant, apart from the downed trees.  Not too many people on a beautiful Thursday in late August.   

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