Snoqualmie Lake — Wednesday, Jun. 19, 2002

Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area

Hiked the Taylor river road bed to Otter Falls where our group spent Friday night. Small campsite, but pleasant. Hiked the next day to Snoqualmie Lake. A few snow patches in the last half mile, and need to watch the trail at one point where the river flows through the trail and you need to follow the cairns. The lake is still 90% frozen over, no sign of little fish interested in feeding after the long winter. Past Snoqualmie Lake, the trail appears to be all in snow. There is one dry camp near the outlet, very nice. Very few bugs, and few people yet. With the bulk of the Taylor River trail being on an old road bed, I had forgot ten how much harder a road bed can be on your fee t than a springy forest trail. Even though it is flat, it can be hard on your feet. Wear comfortable shoes for that portion!!!!!