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Lukens Lake – 2.5mi / 4km The hike through the enchanted forest is almost as enjoyable as this gorgeous little lake. The trail immediately enters a forest of immense pines. After an easy grade up, the trail gently descends to a large meadow that fills with a vast array of flowers. The trail parallels the meadow,…

Deer Lake – 7.3mi / 11.8km Climb up past cascades to a beautiful lake with many places along its shoreline to access its waters. The trail drops into the cathedral forest of massive trees, moss, and ferns on its way to the stunning, three-stranded Sol Duc Falls (see Sol Duc Falls for description). After enjoying…

Flapjack Lakes – 15.5mi / 24.9km A sweet pair of emerald lakes, backdropped by the jagged Sawtooth Ridge, are a perfect reward for the strenuous effort to get to them. The hike begins on a mellow trail through a lush forests with numerous, chattering creek crossings. You’ll come alongside the North Fork Skokomish River a…

Mills Lake – 5.4mi / 8.7km Take in the views of towering, granite peaks on a granite perch of your own along the forested shores of Mills Lake. Begin by hiking up to the lovely Alberta Falls (see Alberta Falls for description). The trail follows Glacier Creek with increasing views looking up into the mountains…

Lion Lake Number 1 – 13.3mi / 21.3km Chiefs Head Peak overlooks this lesser-visited gem of a lake fed by a waterfall, and surrounded by flowering meadows dotted with large boulders. The trail easily cruises through the bottom of the Wild Basin valley through alternating stands of evergreens and aspen. It doesn’t take long to…

Pear Lake – 12.8mi / 20.6km Nestled right below the stately east face of Copeland Mountain, this former reservoir offers serenity in an impressive setting. The trail climbs up and over a forested ridge then works its way up through the trees with limited views to Finch Lake (see Finch Lake for description). From Finch…

Shadow Mountain Lookout – 10.2mi / 16.5km Enjoy expansive views of the Grand Lake area at this fortress of a fire lookout. You’ll begin by cruising through a sagebrush meadow near the Green Ridge Campground. The trail comes alongside the Colorado River at the outlet of Shadow Mountain Lake. Here, you’ll cross over the dam…

Fern Lake – 7.4mi / 11.9km With an accessible shoreline and some great stops along the way, it’s worth the climb to get to the lake. The trail easily follows up along the scenic Big Thompson River past towering cliffs and the Arch Rocks to The Pool (see The Pool for description). Continue along Fern…