There was still a bit to go, mostly a boot path and scramble but we were rewarded with 360 views from Hidden Lake Lookout of the North Cascades, including the Boston Glacier and Glacier Peak.ĭon’t forget to go down from Hidden Lake Lookout to the east and find the most amazing outdoor throne, although there won’t seem to be a lot of privacy if you actually need to use it! We made our way around the boulders and up to the saddle and were welcomed by the gorgeous blue of the lake below. The trail is all rock from here and as you can see in the video, quite daunting to look up at the summit and wonder where they put a lookout. When we got up to where the talus begins, the blue skies were present but the valley was still socked in giving the feeling of being above the clouds. It was beautiful to watch as the sun began to burn through the haze, illuminating the trees and rocks. Hidden Lake itself is a fantastic spot to spend the day fishing and relaxing in the beautiful Utah wilderness. This trail is in the very popular Lake Country of the Uintas, but compared to the surrounding routes, this trail sees little traffic. The switchbacks up were brushy and carrying the heavy burden of dew. Hidden Lake Overlook is a must-do hike in Glacier Park Travel along the Going-to-the-Sun road, see alpine meadows, majestic peaks, and unforgettable. The hike Hidden Lake via Duck Lake Trail 210 is a great route in the western Uintas. We left the trailhead of Hidden Lake Lookout in that famous bank of clouds that seems to start almost every hike if you are one of those who likes to get to the trailhead early and take that gamble that they will disperse in time for views. Expect to use your hands to scramble the rock and check avalanche conditions before you go. It begins with almost 2,000 feet of gain up the drainage of East Fork Sibley Creek to level out and traverse under the ridge that marks the boundary of the North Cascades National Park to come around the bouldered summit that holds the lookout itself. Hidden Lake Lookout is a classic Washington State hike with big view payoff if you are willing to put in the sweat. įind out current conditions and as always, practice Leave No Trace. When it comes to California thru hikes, one of the most popular, longest, and arguably most rewarding treks is the John Muir Trail (JMT). You can learn more about these places in my Must Hike Must Eat Eating Out Guide. After roughly 3 miles, turn right onto BLM100 and cross Kanab Creek.Directions: From Kanab, UT: Beginning at the i. Map: Green Trails Diablo Dam No 48 and Cascade Pass No 80įavorite Eats After Hike: 5 B’s Bakery, Bird’s View Brewing Company, Mirkwood Public House, Glorybucha Microbrewery, River Time Brewing, or just Pack A Cooler. The hike to Ice Lakes begins from the South Mineral Campground in the San Juan National Forest near Silverton, Colorado. Turn right onto Kanab Canyon Road at the southern entrance to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
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