Colchuck Lake — Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017

Arrived at the parking lot trailhead around noon.  It was completely full.  The guidebook says 20-30 cars, but there were at least 60 in the lot.  We parked on the road, and counted 101 cars on our way back to the trailhead.  Needless to say, a very popular hike.  About one half of the trail is covered with slushie, muddy snow.  Easily passable, but wet and a little slick.  The fall colors are stunning.  It was very crowded at the lake, but most hikers had good trail etiquette.  Descending was a constant stream of leapfrogging other hikers.