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February 17, 2003 - Lake 22
Elevation Gain: 1300 ft
Time (RT): 3 hours
Distance (RT): 5.4 miles
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
  • Lake 22 @ NWSource Outdoors
  • Lake 22 @ wta.org

    Related Book:
    Don't Waste Your Time in the North Cascades
    Winter Hikes in Puget Sound & The Olympic Foothills

  • From Granite Falls, drive the Mountain Loop Highway. The Lake 22 Trailhead is 2 miles past the Verlot Public Service Center.
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    Well constructed trail allows you to avoid *most* of the mud and slush
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    Abbie welcomes you to the start of the Slush-Fest�
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    Thad arrives at the lake, ready to eat!
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    Most of Pilchuck was shrouded in fog, but these spires were visible.
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    Thad, Abbie, Bruno, and Jupiter at the lake
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    Thad investigates a snowcave, on the other side of the lake
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    Abbie attempts to snap a picture of yours truly
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    Abbie succeeds in taking a picture of yours truly
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    (Photo courtesy of T&A)
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    Snow on tree branches
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    (Photo courtesy of T&A)
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    Reflection in the lake
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    (Photo courtesy of T&A)
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    The dogs look on as Chris and Abbie eat
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    The sun came out during our descent to treat us to this view from the trail...
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    We ran into and had a nice chat with Dale Bryant (of Green Trails Maps) and his wife on this hike...

    All photos Copyright © Chris Duval