Lake Dorothy - Lake Bear - Lake Deer — Friday, Jun. 18, 1999

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West

Hiked to the lake with Dad and wife on Saturday the 19th of June, and returned Sunday (Father's Day). The trail to Dorothy is short, but challenging. The trail crews have done a good job removing blowdowns, but the erosion caused by many years of hikers is pretty bad. A very nice Saturday with occasional sunbreaks. Sunday we woke to light rain and ran for it. Most of the ice was melted off the lake, and what's left won't be there next weekend. There are still a few blocks of melting snow lying across the trail here and there, but they too will recede by July 1. You won't be alone on this hike no matter when you go. The trail is short and close to civilization, so expect a lot of dayhikers, kids, and noise. Campfires are prohibited within half a mile of the lake, which makes sense. There are so many people using this lake now. Campsites abound at every turn along the 2 mile long lake. Be respectful of your neighbor's privacy. If you're really fed up with the crowds at Dorothy, try Bear Lake or Deer Lake at the end of Dorothy and up the hill a mile or so.