It is a 16-mile gravel road to get to the Mowich Lake trailhead, but the road to the lake was in good condition. The hike itself is stunning. You can hike and hike all you want and never run out of beauty to see, which can make the slog back to the car exhausting. But, all you have to do is add in a few really aggressive bees on the way back down and you will be amazed at how fast your muscles and joints will loosen up when you are running and jumping to avoid roots and rocks. It makes for a really fun adventure!
The wildflowers, especially the avalanche lilies, made it all worthwhile. The views of Rainier and other peaks in the distance were okay too. Overall, a beautiful day in the mountains and I slept like a baby.
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