When I looked up directions to this hike, the map showed the road to Kachess Campground was closed, but it is open. There is construction about a mile from I-90 where a culvert replacement is underway. One lane is open on the two-way road at the construction area, there is an automated temporary traffic control signal.
NF Road 4930 was in good condition and appeared recently re-graded from the culvert work. Remnants of old corrugated metal culvert pipes were along the roadside in places, which was neat to see. I drive a CR-V and maintained a speed of about 15 mph to help keep the dust down. Good for travel by any vehicle.
The trail has several trees across that are causing side trails. They are too large to easily go over or under. I took my time on the last mile. Way finding was not difficult for me, but could be confusing to novice hikers so be aware and have a good map. Weather at the lake was not very good. Clouded in, and rained overnight. Aside from the occasional shower, it was one of the quietest overnights I have experienced. The only sound was the lapping of the waves on the lake, and just a few planes overhead.
Slept in, made breakfast, and waited for the showers to lighten up before packing out. The lake was fogged in pretty badly. Packed up and picked some berries on the hike out, they were so ripe and delicious - made the trip entirely worth it.
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