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Elvis Shuffl'n
Joined: 09 Jun 2004 Posts: 1804 | TRs | Pics Location: del Boca Vista |
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Sun May 31, 2009 10:51 pm
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After enjoying a hike to Lake Twenty-Two with the rest of Puget Sound I decided to trot on up to Heather Lake since they are neighbors after all.
Upon arrival, the Ranger was just getting ready to leave and a few vehicles had tickets for not having a parking pass.
Lots of people, as one would expect, on a sunny weekend.
Last quarter mile or so is completely on snow, with some thinning bridges, but the route is easy to follow.
The last quarter mile before the snow was really muddy. Amazingly muddy.
This was the first time I've been to Heather Lake and been able to see across the lake.
Some pics (as is, out of the camera, because I'm tired).
TH A Quark Stump Hikers and Heather Lake Dual Waterfalls Lake Boardwalk Snow Curves Blue Jay -- Stellar Jay? Boardwalk
"Ill habits gather unseen degrees, as brooks make rivers, rivers run to seas." ~John Dryden
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"Ill habits gather unseen degrees, as brooks make rivers, rivers run to seas." ~John Dryden
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Jasper Cascade Snow Pig
Joined: 13 Apr 2008 Posts: 350 | TRs | Pics Location: Burrowing in the snow |
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Jasper
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Sun May 31, 2009 10:55 pm
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Hey Elvis! I was there with my mom and one of her friends today. Glad you had a good time.
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raz2sea Daddy RAZ
Joined: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 1060 | TRs | Pics Location: Seattle |
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Sun May 31, 2009 11:22 pm
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LOL, there's a boardwalk up there??? Last time I visited it was only snow
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Elvis Shuffl'n
Joined: 09 Jun 2004 Posts: 1804 | TRs | Pics Location: del Boca Vista |
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Elvis
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Mon Jun 01, 2009 4:49 pm
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No way!
I saw you because I thought: "Hey! That looks like Jasper!". Seriously.
I was THIS close to saying something but then thought the chances were low... and didn't think I'd understand Jasper's reply anyway.
My apologies... it would have been great to chat.
~E
"Ill habits gather unseen degrees, as brooks make rivers, rivers run to seas." ~John Dryden
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Dani Kimtah's Mom
Joined: 01 Jul 2008 Posts: 136 | TRs | Pics
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Dani
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Tue Jun 02, 2009 7:46 am
Heather lk
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Heya
You should have said hello!
I was there with my friend and her big oaf of a dog, Spiro. It was insanely crowded but my friend is just getting back into hiking and so I didn't want to kill her on her first time out.
Keeping GeoTom in line since 1998
Keeping GeoTom in line since 1998
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Sabahsboy Member
Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Posts: 2484 | TRs | Pics Location: SW Sno County |
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Tue Jun 30, 2009 8:59 pm
Heather Lake attracts crowds
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Perhaps there are far too few trails available due to washouts, closures, etc. I have avoided Heather, referring to old memories of rough and boring trail and a second class lake. Well, I indulged in a late afternoon-evening hike and the pay-off was huge! Huge! Er...pardon me, Paris Hilton, since you have claimed ownership to the word....
happy isle, Heather Lake, 6.28.09 abstract reflection, nice HeatherLk.reflections, nice
A stop at Verlot R.S. found disclosure that snow and mud would be met near the top and at the lake. We went and did, indeed, meet snow and mud. Nothing that we had not encountered at neighboring Lake 22 near a month ago. The surprise? I forgot the spectacular thrust of wall and peaks, the incredible beauty of the lake, the multitude of waterfalls and the kinetic energy of the place, sans crowds, of course. I am ashamed and must rely on memories: I now think I used Heather as a sort of "back stop" hike and visited it in miserable weather, becoming unaware of the grandness of the place. I have even written of this old observation in these threads.
perfection shot, 06.28.09 good sublime falls, 6.28.09 nice soaring summit, 6.28.09 nice
Ergo, we will visit Heather again and soon! The horrid upper trail conditions not withstanding, it is worth the price to pay. And, from the crowds, many are willing to buckle up and trudge the 2 miles to the lake and enjoy splendor that few lakes can deliver. Humble Pilchuck is almost Eiger, here, worthy of notes and photos, perhaps a hymn!
flawed reflection, 6.28.09, nice HeatherLakeIsle, 6.28.09 good outlet & reflections, nice Heather Lk.outlet mirror 06.28.09 almost good shot stoned reflection, 6.28.09 nice many falls 06.28.09 nice perfection lake, 6.28.09 sublime Heather Lake 06.28.09 Aksam listens to flapping ducks
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Backpacker Joe Blind Hiker
Joined: 16 Dec 2001 Posts: 23956 | TRs | Pics Location: Cle Elum |
Thanks for the beta Elbis. Nice work.
"If destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen we must live through all time or die by suicide."
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"If destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen we must live through all time or die by suicide."
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ajax stronger than dirt
Joined: 24 Jul 2008 Posts: 275 | TRs | Pics
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ajax
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Tue Jun 30, 2009 9:37 pm
Re: Heather Lake attracts crowds
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Sabahsboy wrote: | Perhaps there are far too few trails available due to washouts, closures, etc. I have avoided Heather, referring to old memories of rough and boring trail and a second class lake. Well, I indulged in a late afternoon-evening hike and the pay-off was huge! Huge! Er...pardon me, Paris Hilton, since you have claimed ownership to the word....
A stop at Verlot R.S. found disclosure that snow and mud would be met near the top and at the lake. We went and did, indeed, meet snow and mud. Nothing that we had not encountered at neighboring Lake 22 near a month ago. The surprise? I forgot the spectacular thrust of wall and peaks, the incredible beauty of the lake, the multitude of waterfalls and the kinetic energy of the place, sans crowds, of course. I am ashamed and must rely on memories: I now think I used Heather as a sort of "back stop" hike and visited it in miserable weather, becoming unaware of the grandness of the place. I have even written of this old observation in these threads.
Ergo, we will visit Heather again and soon! The horrid upper trail conditions not withstanding, it is worth the price to pay. And, from the crowds, many are willing to buckle up and trudge the 2 miles to the lake and enjoy splendor that few lakes can deliver. Humble Pilchuck is almost Eiger, here, worthy of notes and photos, perhaps a hymn!
Photos to follow in a few minutes, I pray! |
I've avoided Heather also, partially because I grew more fond of its crowded rival Lake 22, and then I think I stopped going even there. Perhaps a re-visit is in order. Sometime.
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Sabahsboy Member
Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Posts: 2484 | TRs | Pics Location: SW Sno County |
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Tue Jun 30, 2009 11:01 pm
Heather's better weather
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Caltha leptosepala, marsh marigold Heather Lake beauty shot AncientForest 103, nice
All in an evening's enjoyment!
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