Tank Lakes — Saturday, Sep. 13, 2025

Maybe about 25 cars at the TH, but I don’t think I saw that many people. Very quiet/ peaceful hike the whole way. The forest portion at the beginning was long and I hate to say it, but a bit boring. First 5.8ish miles through the forest is relatively flat, then once you turn right it starts to climb. And doesn’t really stop climbing. The views don’t really get amazing until the lakes. Jade Lake was super pretty, and right afterwards it opens up to a nice meadow and the old cabin. I ended up going to Tank Lakes which was a tricky 2 miles past Emerald Lake. The last mile to Tank was steep and over lose rocks and dirt. But no crazy cliffs, so overall a little sketch but not scary. Keeping track of the “trail” in that area was a bit difficult, but the cairns help. Tank lakes is gorgeous, totally worth the effort. Explored a bit up at Tank, the other little lakes seemed a bit dried up, but all together so cool up there. Would love to make it a backpacking trip one day and have more time to explore. All together, about 9 hours of moving time, 22 miles and 5k elevation gain.