Didn’t hike Lena Lake — just drove by the intersection.

The road was snow free to the Hamma Hamma and Lena Campgrounds. Lots of trees down still in spots along the way from Hamma Hamma.

Tried getting up to the trailhead, but there was way too much snow 2 miles before it. I ended up going to the guard station nearby; it was neat.

The river was really high and moving quickly.

Parked at NF 25 and 2480, (high clearance and 4wd required. 1 mile hike to trailhead.

Gear- snowshoes , gaiters , poles

Trail with deep snow at times. Fresh tracks made to big rock overlooking lake.

Round trip 5 hrs

Road increasingly covered by snow starting about 1/4 mile after turning off of Highway 101. Made it to the intersection of NF 25 and Forest Rd 2480 where there was approximately 8-10" of snow and could not continue in our car (4 wheel drive Dodge Durango). There were multiple low clearance and or front wheel drive vehicles stuck in the snow that had to be pushed/pulled out on our way up the road before we turned around.

It was a solid day of rain with intermittent fog on the Lower Lena Lake trail for this Black Friday. Despite the tall trees throughout, you get doused when it rains. I got to test all the rain gear and new waterproof mittens. The parking lot had some lingering patches of ice but no snow or ice remained on the trail from the dumping a couple weeks ago and the bathrooms are stocked. The doors don't close well. Who cares. We're headed into another snow system and Hamma Hamma Rd. gets bad when it snows. Be ready to turn back. A great alternative if you have to turn back is Mt. Walker. It's not too far. Happy trekking!