Blue Lake — Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025

Hiked on a Wednesday afternoon around 4pm, the parking lot was mostly free of snow, any cars can make it. However, on the trail there were lots of snow, melting a bit under sunshine, generally on the path it was compact snow. The larches were mostly yellow colors now, gorgeous in the snow. You can also have a glimpse of the early winter spikes in the back. There was still some green larches around the lake. The reflection was nice too. I caught the sunset on my way back. Poles and micro spikes(or yaktrax)  are strongly recommended if you don’t want to slip on snow.