Snow Lake - Gem Lake
Trail No. 1013
| OCTOBER 6, 2007 It was 41º and a misty, foggy
morning when I left the trailhead, elevation 3100’. Views of the
surrounding mountains were obscured, but the fall colors seemed all the
more vibrant in the drab weather. Vine maples and mountain ash glowed
with rich color. About 3 inches of snow alongside the trail around the
4400’ level, but the trail was mostly snow free. A little slushy in
spots, but the trail was definitely wet and muddy. A few other hardy
souls were on the trail, including a small Mountaineers group, several
muddy dogs with their owners, and an enthusiastic Boy Scout troop that
was backpacking to Snow Lake. Views of the lake were limited by fog,
and I did not go beyond Snow Lake.
6 miles RT 1300' elevation gain |
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