Was the trail to the lakes clearly defined in late March?

On [March 21](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-03-21.200627002358), the path to the lake was not obvious, with potential boot paths disappearing quickly in narrow, dense sections. Hikers suggested that a full track to the lake would be beneficial if going at that time.

What were the road and parking lot conditions?

The parking lot was clear of snow as of [April 17](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-04-17.191729784059). No specific reports mention the road conditions leading to the trailhead.

Were there any significant obstacles or hazards reported?

Yes, postholing was a significant issue, with depths reaching thigh-high even with snowshoes as reported on [April 17](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-04-17.191729784059). On [February 25](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-03-03.165835119468), bushwhacking was necessary due to lack of tracks, and tree wells became tricky on steep pitches.

Kendall Peak Lakes Snowshoe

Q: What were the snow conditions like on the trail in early April?

As of [April 17](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-04-17.191729784059), snow was deep and fluffy, requiring snowshoes for the entire 7-mile hike. Some hikers turned around at 3.5 miles due to postholing, even with snowshoes, as the trail was not always hard-packed.

Snoqualmie Region

updated 5 months ago

Kendall Peak Lakes Snowshoe conditions in late March and early April 2026 indicated that snowshoeing was still necessary for much of the trail. Reports from March 21 and April 17 suggest deep snow, with some hikers not making it to the lakes due to postholing and the need to break trail. The parking lot was clear as of April 17, but the trail itself was often unpredictable, sometimes sinking thigh-deep even with snowshoes. By March 9, snow depth was reported as around 6 inches, and microspikes were suggested, though snowshoes were still utilized by some. Earlier in the season, on February 25, hikers needed snowshoes about 1.5 miles up, encountering 10-inch deep snow and bushwhacking to rejoin the trail.

Generated from 54 trip reports. Trails change faster than reports do, so check anything you’d turn around for.

What hikers ask about Kendall Peak Lakes Snowshoe

Generated from the most recent trip reports, newest 5 months ago. Check anything you’d turn around for.

No trip reports on this trail in 5 months, so everything below is at least that old.

As of April 17, snow was deep and fluffy, requiring snowshoes for the entire 7-mile hike. Some hikers turned around at 3.5 miles due to postholing, even with snowshoes, as the trail was not always hard-packed.