East Fork Foss - Necklace Valley — Sunday, Jul. 25, 2010

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West

This is indeed a steep trail -- pretty level for the first five miles and then steep and rough for the next 2.5 miles. It's definitely harder than the typical 7.5 mile hike. But the lakes at the top are worth it. Really pretty, and even prettier as you go up toward La Bohn Gap and the Tank Lakes valley. There was no snow on the trail, and only a few tiny spots of mud. The bugs, on the other hand, were bad. They were on us almost all the time, even when we were moving pretty fast. In camp they drove us into the tent as soon as we finished cooking dinner. Let's hope they fade away soon.