Rachel Lake — Sunday, Sep. 4, 2022

The fruits of our labor was a seat next to beautiful Rachel Lake. The first 2.5 miles of the trail were level and smooth, but when the climb began, roots and rocks became formidable obstacles and often ankle chewing enemies. Wear sturdy shoes. Over time hikers have created some alternate trails that are neither clarifying nor better, so don’t be fooled into straying onto these from the main trail. The lake was beautiful and will definitely go again.