I think this hike, if done all in a day deserves a five-hiker rating and is a great hike. It is not for the timid. My friend, David, and I did it September 22, mid-week. The trail wasn't at all crowded, and it was a beautiful day for the hike. Since I'd been injured on Mt. Pugh in June, it …
Right now my three sons age 35,18,and 16 Matthew, Paul and Michael and my son in law Hans are at Lake Mildreds. It is the two younger boys first time. Matthew and his dad , Les went up every summer. I think Matt was 8 the first time. I went up once in 1983. I was 27 and was not …
For me it was a bucket list hike. I've been to Zion 4 times in the past 2 years and have not had any luck finding a hiking companion to go along until just last week. My 3 best friends gave me this opportunity on my 50th birthday. 2 of these 3 peeps of mine are very fearful of heights …
I recomend this hike highly. Although it is not an exhilerating hike it has some very spectacular items to see. The ponds teaming with life was simple awesome in such arid terrain. The ranger escort was very informative and well worth the fee. I did this hike in morning and at the begining of July. It would have been very …
Just returned from a father/son vacation to give my son his first taste of the southwest. I gave him no hint of what he would see or experience once he makes that last turn and look to the right. Amazing hike and one of the most exiliarating sights in nature. The weather was perfect +- 75 degrees. Other short hikes …
If you like wild berries, this hike is for you!! The hill sides are full of huckleberries and some blueberries, we just could not eat enough. There is a lot of fall colour. Views on a clear day are just breathtaking. With 3500ft elevation gain, its a workout, but totally worth it. At this point, the trail is very well …
this hike was a pleasant surprise, nice mix of flora and fauna , steep, winding, and easy all mixed together-the falls are really worth it-this is one for the photo buffs!
Decided to take this trail based on the favorable reviews of the upper lake. There is good parking on both sides of the highway. Since the sun was behind the ridge in the morning, the first mile of the trail was very dark with all the tree cover. The trail itself was near perfect for 2 miles. Very well taken …
A friend and I, neither of us avid hikiers but both relatively fit, set out on this hike at the end of August, and had a blast. The trail is in great shape, the views on the way up keep you motivated to reach the top, and the lake, in spite of being located high up in the mountains, was …
I hiked this one solo yesterday and had a wonderful time. Aside from a few rocky points here and there, the trail is far from treacherous. As for the grade of the hill, it's not so steep as some, so if you are continually moving at a steady pace you can make it up in an hour to an hour …
Some hikes are beautiful along the way, and some have the big payoff at the end. This has both. There is great variety to the flora and scenery, and the lake at the end, nestled as it is, is gorgeous. I agree with the others that this is a two-star in difficulty. By comparison it is far less steep than …
A cascade classic, the real treats begin when you gain the ridge and start up toward the summit. On a hot day, the all the breezes that flow through the pass tend to carress this ridge (hence the name of nearby windy pass) making even the brightest of sunny days a delightfully pleasant experience. I did this hike repeatedly over …
Since I hit the other three lookouts in the park this summer, I decided to go for the last of the four (Tolmie Peak). This is by far the best view point in the park (is that possible?). You would be a fool to hike this trail on a cloudy day because of the million dollar scenery you will be …
Hiked this lake in 1968 with two friends. Spent three nights at the lake and never saw a soul - imagine that. Caught a ton of fisha, don't recall any bugs to speak of.
This hike took me by surprise. I didn't think I would be crossing 3 forest roads or walking under buzzing power lines or hear car traffic and gun shots (from a firing range?) as I made the approach, but that is exactly what it was like at the beginning. It was bit frustrating to hike miles with hardly any altitude …
This is a great hike that is pretty close to Seattle / East Side. I prefer this hike from what is known as the Poo Poo point, which really is the Chirico Trailhead. I prefer the Chirico trail to the other one accessed from exit 20 simply because it is less crowded. It takes 2 miles round trip and about …
If you really want to get away from the crowds on the trails you need to go much further than West Tiger trails! If you head east from Poo Poo Point you will find many challenging trails of varying lengths. The Middle Tiger Trail is super steep but relatively short; intersects with the Tiger Mt Trail (TMT), and the Hobart …
This past weekend my friends and I decided to go camping at Rachel Lake. After we got to Rachel Lake, we decided to do a hike to Rampart Lakes. We walked towards Rampart Lakes but couldn't find it. We was dried up huge dirt piles with grass surrounding it to indicate a body of water was there. I had done …
This was a great hike for someone just looking for a day outside. It was easy and beautiful. However it was very populated and the huge aluminum bridge was out of place in the middle of nature.
The bridge has been repalced and is no longer out. This is a real easy hike about a mile in length one way with a very well maintained trail. Great hike for all ages.
I rated this hike a 5 on the strenuous scale due to the face that we usually go on past upper Lena and, over the course of a few days, we make the loop coming over St. Peter's Gate (thats what we call it, anyway) into Lake of the Angels. I must say that I love this hike. I rated …
Tinkham Peak is a great hike, especially if you are looking to entertain dogs! We took a couple of hounds... don't do that unless you have a lot of patience and a strong arm. This hike is FULL of wildlife and distractions. I love the hike for the diversity you get. There are rock slides, wildflowers, a couple creeks and …
I hiked this trail a number of years ago with some very good friends, their kids and my kids and had not thought about it until the same of the hike came up in a Trout Unlimited meeting tonight! At the time, I lived at Lake Serene in Lynwood--a very low level lake that was near our homes. I remember …
Just got back from the peak today (Aug 7, '09). From what I've heard, this trail is buggy and you roast in the sun the last half of the trail. So I saved it for a cloudy day. First off, the trailhead is just a small sign without a name. The parking "lot" (more like a turnout) is several yards …
Carried my son on my back all the way up (30 lbs). Great views ... bring water. I found it hard, but we don't hike that often. Loved it.