Lake Janus and Grizzly Peak — Monday, Oct. 6, 2025

Everyone else went to Valhalla, we went to Janus, the alternative lake north on the PCT. It reminded us of hiking to lakes (22 and Heather) weekdays in the fall 20 yrs ago. Quiet. The lake is not the dramatic lake set in a granite basin, instead it is marshy in spots and surrounded by forest. There is sone nice fall color ringing the lake, some golden meadow grass, and turning foliage. At the camping spots there is good access to the water, and nice lunch logs. It may be more heavily used in the summer but today we had it to ourselves. Be sure to note that on the hike in you drop down under a boulder field and lose a lot of elevation that you have to regain on the hike out. The trail is well maintained and a pleasure to hike. The tail end of the thru hikers were out on trail today, they better get a move on while the weather is still good!