Hyas Lake, Nosh Nosh Wahtum & Cathedral Rock — Sunday, May. 29, 2016

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway

Went to the Hyas Lake trailhead on May 28th. Road getting in is in good condition. Only trouble is about 2-3 miles from the trailhead, there is a stream crossing over the road. Some low clearance vehicles made it over, but many stopped there. Would recommend high clearance for the time being as its deep in spots. No snow for the first 3/4 of the trail to Hyas. Once snow begins, its continuous. Not a very defined set of footprints through the snow, but if you just keep walking in the same direction towards the lake, you will eventually see Hyas. Snow is about a foot deep but compacted and easy to walk on. Very cloudy day with rain. Saw people camping along the lake even though plenty of snow still on the ground. Lake was clear. On May 29th we had hopes of getting up to Cathedral rock. Initial part of the trail, at the base before you hit switchbacks, is covered in snow still. Couldn't find a defined footpath on the snow to the trail, but head up the mountain and you are bound to run into the switchback quickly. No snow along the switchbacks until right at the top, close the trail junction. There is a defined boot path in the snow that is easy to follow to Squaw (not sure about the other trail to Waptus). Squaw is still in the process of unthawing from the winter, but is starting to clear up around the edges. We decided to stop the hike here and enjoy the lake. Climbed up the rocks on the opposite side of the lake to take this picture. Left at about 3:30 and had no trouble finding the path in the snow and getting back down. Enjoy!