Lila Lake, Rachel Lake — Sunday, Sep. 4, 2022

I headed out for a quick overnight (aiming to make it to Lila lake, but knowing I had options if I wanted a shorter, easier walk in). I was pleased to find trailhead parking mid-afternoon & headed up. Trail is as described with the last 1.1 mile to Rachel Lake being steep (rocky & rooty).it was 6pm when I arrived at Rachel Lake, there were still quite a few campsites available & so the sun was dipping below the ridgeline - so I opted to set up camp at Rachel. The wind was rather blustery & cold - so a quick setup, collect water & have dinner in time to watch the sunset (gorgeous clouds & views back down the valley)...after a great nights rest...I opted for a quick hike up to Lila lake before pulling my camp set up down & walking out - so glad I did: the open vista view, the hints of foliage color change, the blueberries (yum) & the stunning Lake Lila.  Next time I won't be so slow to get going & head out...so I look forward to coming back to linger longer at Lake Lila, but also keen to keep Rachel Lake as an option for a quick get-away (it felt perfect).  for more pics & clips see: IG @janettepowell

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