Lena Lake — Saturday, Mar. 1, 2008

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal

Road out there was cleared until the last mile (right at the T) which was impassable due to snow (a high-clearance vehicle with chains should be able to make it). Trail itself was clear of snow for about the first mile and then it got progressively worse, up to several feet of snow in some sections. It was passable to the lake, which remains frozen. Despite being under a lot of snow the trail was still easy to follow, but be careful of breaking through, much of it is getting slushy and unless you have gaiters on you will wind up with snow down your boots. There is some blowdown on the trail, most of it is minor but there is one point where it is very difficult to avoid submerging at least one foot in an icy stream due to the blockage. I would recommend anyone trying this trail before it melts out to start early and bring extra socks, poles will help significantly too.