Lake 22
North Cascades
Lake 22 conditions are generally good, but be prepared for a busy trail and numerous rocky sections, especially on the ascent and descent. The parking lot fills early, often by 8 AM on weekends, so arriving before 7:30 AM is recommended, or be prepared to park across the street in a picnic area. Trail improvements are noted, with new steps and boardwalks, but rocky and rooty terrain remains prevalent. Some reports in late July mention water on the trail from springs, advising caution on wet rocks. Several reports from mid-to-late July indicate the lake is clear and swim-able, with temperatures feeling warm to some. Wildflowers and berries are abundant. Some litter and graffiti have been noted around the lake.
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It was a first-time adventure for a friend and her daughter! They had never been hiking before! So off we went to Lake 22, arriving at the trail head at 8:30 am and shocked to find a parking spot ri...
The parking lot was full (we arrived at 10 am), so we walked across the street to park at a picnic area. There are only vault toilets onsite. It was a warm day today, almost 80°F, but the old-growth t...
I heard a report that there were fish in the lake, so I had to go. I got there kind of late and got a sketchy parking spot. When I came down cars were parked at least half a mile down the road. The la...
Trying to beat both the heat and haze I settled on this one today. I reached the parking lot at 8:00am and found it 3/4 full. On a Wednesday. Of course I might have known given that a lake is probably...
Parking lot was almost full by 10am on an overcast Friday.
I was the tenth car in the parking lot just before 7:30am on this gorgeous sunny summer Wednesday. Toilets were open, clean and stocked. Trail is in great condition thanks to all the improvements - a ...
reached trailhead around 8.20 (typically full around 8 am) and parking was full. thankfully there is parking in day use picnic area across the road 100 ft ahead. Trail is in excellent condition thanks...
Arrived before 10 and snagged one of 4 remaining spots in parking lot. There were many more spots available when we were leaving at 1ish. Hike is beautiful but so many rocks to navigate around. Take y...
First time on this trail. It has a little bit of everything - water, rocks, shade, sun and great views. Only saw two people going up (8am) but it was rush hour traffic heading down (11am).
Beautiful day on the trail!Lots of great trail work since the last time I hiked it - thank you!Still there are many rocks and sections of roots and water.Parking lot was full at 10am on this perfect h...
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