Larch Lake — Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019

We were staying 3 nights at the Alpine Lakes High Camp as recently featured in the magazine.  On our second day we hiked from the Camp to Chikauwkum, Larch and Cup Lakes.  It took us about 3.5 hours to get to Larch Lake.  From the Camp the trail steeply ascends McCue Ridge, about 1000', the follows the ridge line before dropping 800' to Chiwaukum Lake.  The trail to Larch Lake is another 2 miles and 800'.  This trail switchbacks up a ridge and was well maintained.  Cup Lake is another 370' higher.  I didn't find a consistent trail from Larch to Cup, but it is obvious where you are going.  Saw no one else the entire day.  Beautiful area that will only get better as Summer turns to Fall.