Hiked on Monday, June 20th. Arrived 11:30 to a mostly-full parking lot, saw about two dozen folks while going up.
Trail is muddy and wet in the first portion, but in overall great shape. A few large trees have come down across the path during the winter but nothing impassable. The last 5 minutes to the lake has some snow but I didn’t need my spikes. Poles were helpful but not a necessity. I’d imagine the snow will be gone in a week with the 80° temps this coming weekend.
Lake still has some snow on the perimeter and surface, but lots of spots to take in the view and eat lunch. Some mosquitos starting to hang out near the water’s edge.
All in all, a perfect day! Glad I squeezed this one in before it closes for the summer.
Type of Hike
Day hikeTrail Conditions
Minor obstacles posing few problemsRoad
Road rough but passableBugs
Bugs were not too badSnow
Intermittent snow - not hard to cross
Comments
When does it close?
Posted by:
Terrierpup on Jun 21, 2022 02:31 PM
It closes on June 15th.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/mbs/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD1029046
Posted by:
wabi sabi on Jun 21, 2022 07:56 PM
Whoops, just realized that was six days ago. So I'm not sure when it closes.
Posted by:
wabi sabi on Jun 21, 2022 07:58 PM
The closure has been moved back to July 5, but the project is still expected to be completed in October.
https://www.wta.org/news/signpost/hiker-headlines-hike-the-state-campgrounds-opening-hike-closures-and-affected-trailhead-roads-6-2-22
Posted by:
Washington Trails Association on Jun 22, 2022 09:18 AM
So confused. On the page it said till June 14. So it’s opened again?
Posted by:
Terrierpup on Jun 21, 2022 08:37 PM
The closure has been moved back to July 5, but the project is still expected to be completed in October.
https://www.wta.org/news/signpost/hiker-headlines-hike-the-state-campgrounds-opening-hike-closures-and-affected-trailhead-roads-6-2-22
Posted by:
Washington Trails Association on Jun 22, 2022 09:17 AM