Kelby S
The drive up the trail head was amazing, the road was well maintained, views abundant and the road gets you as close to the lookout as a road could go. The hike is short but all uphill, incredible views from the moment you step foot on the trail. We hiked in at night and camped up next to the lookout hoping to catch a sunrise but instead woke up in the clouds. As we broke camp the clouds broke up and revealed stunning views all around. There is only room for 2 tents, maybe 3 if you really squeezed them in just below the lookout on the ridge line. The lookout is boarded up all summer for maintenance, no attempts to enter it should be made. upon closer inspection previous parties had attempted to open a window to get in and ended up breaking one of the historic lookouts windows in the attempt. The trailhead sign said it'd be closed for crucial maintenance all summer so just be aware the lookout itself is a no go but the hike and views are still world class and there is a spot to camp up there!
4.0
Super accessible, easy hike just past the summit of Stevens Pass. Great road in, well maintained trail and great scenery the second half of the hike. Still some snow over the trail the last 1/3 of the hike and around the lake (as of June 20th). Only downfall is it could get really busy as the summer goes on, saw two forest service workers and 3 or 4 groups on a Monday afternoon.
4.0
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