on Pinterest. Minotaur Lake Glasses Lake Lake Wenatchee Fish Lake Margaret Lake Squaw Lake Cup Lake Lake Janus Pete Lake Lichtenwasser Lake Lake Valhalla The Lake Bertha Skyline Lake Lake Jakes Lake Lake Ethel Chiwaukum ... Larch Lakes Creek n k h s k k a k k r k k r k k r n h t k f k k k k k k k n k c k k k k k r k k k e k k k n k a k r r k k e e k s r The trail also has a lot of great sites and scenery on it. Cutthroat Lake is a shorter, more family-friendly hike for seeing the larches near Cutthroat Pass. Golden Moments. 9.0 miles, roundtripSnoqualmie RegionCo-ordinates: 47.4367, -120.9372 MORE… Mountainsides of wildflowers and alpine larches will excite all five senses on this 6-mile out-and-back mountain trek in Wenatchee National Forest. Lake Ingalls turned out to be one of the most beautiful (and busiest) hikes I had been on. The lakes are situated within the Cascade Mountains in Washington State, where visitors are privy to endlessly beautiful views of lakes, larch trees, snow-topped peaks, glaciers, and occasional goat sightings. wta.org link | 10 miles | moderate | Northwest Forest Pass required. It is rated as moderate difficulty and is about 2.5 – 3 hours round trip. I discovered that I moved to a special place. Cutthroat Pass is a 3 hour, 15-minute drive from Seattle. After the meadow you come to Minotaur Lake, a beautiful hidey-hole on the side of a peak. On wind-free days, the rugged slopes and ridges surrounding the lake are reflected in Minotaur's pristine, glassy waters. I haven’t been here yet because we were snowed out last time we tried, but it’s top of my list. This group of alpine destinations, named for symbols in the Greek mythos, make for a great day hike and an excellent workout. JASPER NATIONAL PARK . wta.org link | 3.8 miles | easy | Northwest Forest Pass required. NOAA weather radar, satellite images and synoptic charts. Italian Dolomites, Lake Limides, stony path lined with colorful larches of Lake Limides, in the distance peaks of Croda Negra and Monte Averau – kaufen Sie dieses Foto … Get ready for some of the most breathtaking fall foliage in Washington state! The trail continues on past Rock Isle Lake to Larix and Grizzly Lake. Chester Lake up to Three Lakes Valley: 15.3-km hike, in Kananaskis Country. Minotaur Lake sits adjacent to and overlooks Theseus Lake while also delivering an awesome view of Labyrinth Mountain when not socked in with fog. Sep 15, 2020 - Explore Penny Hutchins's board "Happy feet hikes!" Subscribe to our free email newsletter for hiking events, news, gear reviews and more. Minotaur Lake is in the Steven’s Pass area and a 2 hour, 15-minute drive from Seattle or hour from Leavenworth. Minotaur Lake comes into view after 1.4 miles of hiking. Don’t do what we did and finish the trail in pitch black only to have to drive the desolate bumpy road out. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is STEVENS P which is approximately 8 miles away and has an elevation of 4,070 feet (1,484 feet lower than Minotaur Lake). This is toward the top of my list of hikes for larches I hope to take soon! At the junction with the Fern Lake Trail (#1436), turn left and climb more steeply along this new trail for 1.2 miles to reach the lake. Here’s my process: Lastly, remember larches grow in cold climates. But we should have went left on the dirt road. It offers a viewpoint of the Liberty Mountains from the side opposite Blue Lake. About 4.4 miles later, cross the Wenatchee River and stay left on the main road as it bears left. Easy options include Heybrook Lookout and Barkley Lake. If I’m on the page of a specific hike, I’ll scroll down to the trip reports and expand the most recent. I couldn’t imagine doing this hike in the dead of summer given the exertion right away. These Leavenworth hikes include larches and are the perfect driving distance for going leaf-peeping in Washington. Above is a map and a list of the lakes in Chelan County, . Taylor Lake . If you see a lake name that is duplicated within Chelan County, then try to narrow it down using the name of the USGS topo map which is usually a prominent place or city nearby. This is another short larch hike and is one of the best hikes I’ve been on in a while. Knowing which hikes are larch hikes is one thing, but knowing when the larches are “ready”, as they say, is another. Minotaur Lake If you are looking for activities to do in Leavenworth, WA, such as Cascade Mountain hiking, then you should hike to Minotaur Lake. Carne Mountain is located in the Steven’s Pass area, which is about a 3.5-hour drive from Seattle and a 1.5 hour-drive from Leavenworth. The larches around the lake are in their prime by mid to late September. Since you’ll be in the area, check out my guide to the best restaurants in Leavenworth, Washington for dinner afterwards! wta.org link | 8 miles | moderate | Northwest Forest Pass required. Pretty aggressive, steep start for about a mile. Read More, © Copyright The Emerald Palate, 2013-2020, on Magical Larch Hikes for Seeing Fall Colors in Washington State. It is a short but seriously steep hike to get there as you gain over 1,400 feet in the first mile on the trail! Despite its short distance, this is not an easy hike. Winthrop is one of the closest towns near these hikes, which hosts a magical Winthrop hot air balloon festival that I highly recommend you add to your bucket list. Golden larches dot the blue lake at the summit, sometimes covered in snow, for a magical experience. You’ll also want to factor in things like road conditions. Dogs in chairs. See more ideas about hiking, washington hikes, go hiking. I’ve seen them change as early as mid-September and as late as the end of October. It’s small, but exploring the area and perching on a rock for lunch is beautiful. This is especially important for larch hikes that have limited parking and get crowded. Return by retracing the route. The Cooney Lake trailhead is about 4.5 hours away from Seattle and weaves through hundreds of larch trees on the way to the lake. I’m not into overnight backpacking, but if I could get a permit for larch season I’d do it. A few logistical things to note. The Minotaur Lake fishing map contains information about some of the best fishing spots this lake has to offer as well as the nearby cottages, campgrounds, and bait and tackle shops. wta.org link | 9 miles | difficult | Northwest Forest Pass required. Here’s my trick for finding larch hikes: Scour the comments on the Washington Trail Association’s site (or your state’s leading hiking trail website). Some trip reports say it’s difficult in some parts, but overall it looks like a pretty moderate hike. wta.org link | 17.6 miles | moderate | Northwest Forest Pass required. wta.org link | 3.2 miles | moderate | no pass required. **There are several locations in the steep section of trail where aggressive yellow jackets must be avoided by walking far around the hives. With plenty of places that don’t see snow until late autumn or early winter, plus the strange circumstances of the year, we’re betting autumn hikes will be especially popular this year. That hike, while stunning, is super crowded. The U.S. Forest Service explains that the reason larches change colors is because their saving up nutrients for the winter. In this post I outline all the larch hikes I’ve found since living here. Lake Agnes The Lake Agnes trail head is to the right of the hotel, only minutes from your room! The top makes the pain worth it. It’s not the most difficult hike I’ve ever done, but I had to take several breaks to catch my breath and stretch my screaming calves. When in full bloom the larches are a deep golden color, almost looking fake against a clear blue sky. Second, Google messed up when we were driving there and didn’t say anything on the GPS about bearing left on the main road it takes you on to get to the hike. From the south point, head around by trail to the east side of the lake and follow the trail through various campsites. I haven’t been on this hike yet, but all the pictures show its a perfect larch hike. In the summer I read they have wildflowers, but in the fall it’s all about golden larches for as far as the eye can see. Or maybe Minotaur lake. Minotaur Lake ** Watch out for Yellow Jacket hives! Quite the contrast to hea… You need to be at the Lake Moraine parking lot by 6 a.m. (for real) in order to snag a spot. This is the dream larch hike. Feb. 18 2017. This 10.5-mile out-and-back in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness leads to Larch Lake, a backcountry pool rimmed with larch trees and 7,000-foot peaks. Larches are conifer trees (a.k.a. #larches #larch madness #the enchantments #leavenworth. This caused me to go into muscle failure toward the last mile, leaving me limping all the way down. If I’m on the trip report search page, I’ll type in “larch” and use filters like the area I want to hike or date of comment to filter the results. SUP dog. Central Cascades : stevens pass, alpine lakes, lake Wenatchee. I found the down part more exerting because I was using major muscles to stabilize myself going down. Framed by the cliffs of Mt. Golden larches are typically at their peak anywhere from late September to mid-October. #colchuck lake #Leavenworth #ski touring. Colchuck Lake. The trail is mostly made of boardwalks and a gentle elevation gain. Hikers on this website tend to use verbiage like, “They’re starting to turn,” or “They’re ready.” Use this information to narrow down which hike you go on and when. As I discover more or go on these hikes I’ll update this post, so pin it for later! Minotaur Lake: 5,550. It also gets really dark in the area. Disappointed to see that a recent group had left lots of trash in a campfire pit including mountain meal bags, and someone took a poop at the viewpoint and left toilet paper everywhere. For the best view, follow the signs to the “Elephant Rocks”. I find it challenging to prioritize larch hikes in one day, since most take at least 3 hours to drive to from Seattle…each way. Eagles Lake is about 4.5 hours away from Seattle. Colchuck Lake is one of the lakes that make up the Enchantments area of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, which was established in 1976 and consists of 391,988 acres. #minotaur #alpine #get outside. There are 88 lakes found in CHELAN, WASHINGTON. But there’s plenty of other Banff hikes where you get equally amazing fall foliage – larches included. Please practice "Leave No Trace" in these beautiful locations! Disappointed to see that a recent group had left lots of trash in a campfire pit including mountain meal bags, and someone took a poop at the viewpoint and left toilet paper everywhere. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. Hawaiian sunsets. ADVERTISEMENT. It’s doable, but the best option is to stay near the hike you want to take so you can get an early start the following day. wta.org link | 12.5 miles | moderate | Northwest Forest Pass required. The map also shows hotspots where our fishing junkies have caught lunkers and posted photos and stories. Alpine Lakes Wilderness, WA: Scottish Lakes High Camp to Larch Lake. 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