First time on this hike. On the way up you’ll come to a fork where you can go to Boardman and Bear lakes but there is no sign for Ashland. Go right and follow the road and you’ll eventually see a sign for Ashland. The road up to the trail head has lots of potholes and the was pretty rough and we were in a pick up. The trail was a good mix of mud, rocks, and snow even with the boardwalks. The snow patches were difficult at times and you definitely run the risk of falling through.
We got to the upper lake, sat and ate and took in the Beaty. We decided to not go down to the lower lake. On the way back we detoured to Beaver Plant Lake which was beautiful.
All in all, the trail wasn’t terrible, the snow proved to be a little difficult at times, but the view of the lakes with the slush still on top and the fog overhang made it all worth it. Might be my favorite hike due to the lack of other people out there.
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