My wife and I dragged my younger brother up the McClellum Butte on Saturday. We enjoyed ourselves, cant say much for my brother though. He was in extreme pain and exhausted. This is not the trail to start hiking on. The bugs were out in full force and have a few bites to show for it. As long as you …
Did this hike on Saturday, and woke up with about two dozen mosquito bites on Sunday. We were swatting at them for about a third of the climb. Still, it was a nice hike. The elevation dip just before the summit threw me at first, but it's a pretty area. The swamp had a bunch of tadpoles just turning into …
snow lake is larger than i expected. not a difficult hike, took me 2.5 hours roundtrip. but plan to spend plenty of time at the lake, it's beautiful! the trail is in good shape and you will encounter many people on the trail. i went on a monday and there were about 20 cars at the parking lot. bring plenty …
blanca lake is beautiful! the trail is in good shape. no water source on trail, bring plenty of water. the way up took us 2.5 hours and it was tough! starts out steep and continues to be steep all the way up. one can easily spend an hour up at the lake, leave plenty of time for that. it took …
I am 9 years old and an training for Half Dome. I did this hike with my friend, brother, and dad. It's fun to turn of your flash-lights and run around in the dark. This was a fun hike. ( But not a good training hike)
A wonderful hike. Great reward for little effort. A great hike to take a small child or older parents/friends who don't hike much. We went on 7/23 and it is very dangerous to go in the caves because of melting and falling ice. I would like to go back in early spring/late winter and be able to explore the caves.
I hiked this trail 7/24/2005 and although I really struggled with adjusting to the altitude, it was a truly memorable experience. I hiked it clockwise, and the views of the summit were amazing. The wildflowers were peaking, and a pair of marmots made a guest appearance. Every rise in elevation brought a change in scenery and a change in environment. …
Today I climbed Dickerman again. I had not climbed it all the way for two years (since about July 2003). In 2004 I was sidelined by an ACL tear (having surgey in July 2004). After my recovery, I did a lot of other local "conditioning" hikes, including Si and Tiger (out of convenience and also knowledge of the Dickerman downward …
I did this hike today 7/23/05. The views of Rainier are many on the approach and the trail is in very good condition. today the wild flowers were spectacular. This is one of my favorite hikes.
My first exposure to Mt. Aix was in the early 1950's when the old, cupola-style lookout was still there and there were still lots of old USFS guys about who had either manned the lookout decades previously or been part of the USFS ranger and pack trains system. The old lookout was so wonderfully eerie atop the peak and from …
This is a pretty easy hike to a very scenic lake that is perfect to take a dip and cool down once it is reached. It is for a majority in nice shade, with trails that aren't much danger to your ankles. Be wary of a huge number of bugs during summertime, as the lake is surrounded by trees and …
Camped overnight at the Rampart lakes and then hiked up Rampart ridge the next morning. Very glad we did it. Well worth the sweat and burning legs to see the view of Rainier, Adams, and Snoqualmie Pass. The Rampart Lakes are absolutely beautiful. My wife is from Michigan where the Mosquitoes look like humming birds. Even though these mosquitoes were …
(copied from my website) The day started off with the weather a nice 80 degrees and not a cloud in the sky. I decided to make the best of the beautiful day and go for a scenic hike. Opting for something a little toned down on the difficulty scale, as I just wanted to have a scenic hike, not so …
Pretty nice hike. Began fairly easy. The last part (swtichbacking to towards the pass, especially after the lake) was pretty brutal, in a good way. I enjoy strenious activity, so that definitely hit the spot. The only thing that wasn't good was the fact that you couldn't pitch a tent at the top...in fact there weren't many camp-worthy spots in …
I'm writing my first review here because of my strong feelings about this hike. I've been up to the Rampart Lakes three times and Lila once. Unfortunately I haven't had a chance to camp up there. Everything the other reviewers have said is true, but I want to emphasize the beauty of the Rampart Lakes Basin. I've hiked a lot …
It's definitely not for "sissies"!!! The view is spectaculor but what a "price" one must pay! I loved the ways that the birds would eat right out of your hand! I dreaded the return trip because it's almost "anti-climatic". But one must bite the bullet and head South! Afterall this hike has been on my "to-do-list" for 24 years. I …
Muir is a great first trip for aspiring ski mountaineers, and fun for just about any serious hiker, whether you plan on skiing down or not. Spring makes for better skiing conditions, but the weather conditions are much more variable; mid-to late summer it is possible to complete the entire trip in short sleeves (packing extra clothes of course), and …
Did the hike Sunday July 17, 05. First 3 miles or so are under the tree canopy. Trail is in excellent condition, smooth underfoot , but narrow in places where the brush encroaches. Then you are out on the open mountainside in full sun(on the right day!). At this time of the season the wildflowers are a riot of color …
This is a great hike either for training for a more difficult climb, or taking [older] kids and/or canines. Very manageable; nice spots in/out of the sun for a rest before the hike back down. Plenty of water for dogs. On a hot summer day, this is a nice option since most of the hike is shaded by trees. Recommend …
I am 9 years old, and am training to do Half Dome. Snow Lake seemed much easier than Mt. Si. There are very pretty things to look at along the way. At the end there is the lake, and there is also a pond that you can swim and play in.
This was an amazing hike; one the best I've been on since I moved to Seattle. Like many hikes, it had spectacular views at the top. However, what separated it was the pleasure of the climb. We went up in the June timeframe, and there were tons of beautiful flowers, and more than half the hike was above the treeline. …
The trailhead was easy to find with a port-a-john conveniently located near by. Pay close attention to the signs as you work your way up the Snow Lake trail. There is an easy to miss turn as it cuts back to the right when you least expect it. The views are spectacular the entire way, with some great vista's both …
I am a very newbie, not in great shape hiker, and this was doable, but just barely... the middle section everyone talks about is steep and uneven and rocky, and probably very hot in the sun, but the rest of the trail is beautiful, has many waterfalls and old-growth trees, and is well-maintained. It was a lovely hike, though. Although …
On the day that we hiked Snow Lake, it was raining in the valley. But once we got to the trailhead the sun was peaking out through the clouds intermittently and we lucked out the rest of the hike being dry. We beat the crowd during a week day by starting out at around 9 am. For the estimated 6 …
I am 9 years old, and am training for Half Dome. I have already hiked up Little Si. Lake Mason, I think, is harder than Little Si, but both were fun. Note from Mom: We had a pedometer on this hike and it was 9 miles to Mason Lake and back, not 7. Trekking poles would have been handy coming …