Beauty in Blanca

Gold Bar, Washington

5.0/5

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A tough trail only gives a promising reward, and Blanca Lake does nothing but give that promise. The walk is long but when you see the beautiful teal waters, your mind forgets your tired. A lunch is more than recommended, among plenty of water. If you arrive early, you can trail ahead and find a small waterfall, among caves overlooking the lake.

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Beauty in Blanca Reviews

Peter Fedorchuk

Beauty in Blanca

10/02/15

I like to give my heading with the three biggest terms that describe my hikes, and this hike has just too many. The view is unbelievable, but the trail is pretty long and tiresome. I did go with a few hikers that did this for their first trail, so I will say that everybody that wants to do it, can. Very rewarding finish, with both the most mesmerizing, reflecting lake, and small waterfalls down to the left of the trail.

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