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Lake Angeles
Olympic Peninsula
updated 3 weeks ago
The trail to Lake Angeles, particularly the descent from Klahhane Ridge, is experiencing significant dust and loose rock, leading to frequent slips and requiring caution, as reported on September 1 and August 8. Trekking poles are highly recommended for this section, which is described as steep and precarious. The main trail from Heather Park is also noted as being loose and steep in sections, suitable for confident hikers with sure footing. Parking at the Lake Angeles trailhead can be competitive, with reports of it being full by 9 am on a busy Saturday, though ample parking was available on Sunday morning. The lake itself is a popular camping destination, and finding a spot can be difficult, especially during peak times. Visibility has been impacted by wildfire smoke at times, but was also reported to be surprisingly good, with clear views of the stars.
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The trail from Klahhane Ridge to Lake Angeles is described as extremely dusty and very loose with ankle roller rocks. Multiple reports from September 1, August 17, August 8, and August 5 highlight this as a precarious section where slips are common, and trekking poles are highly recommended for stability.
Parking at the Lake Angeles trailhead can be very limited. On a busy Saturday, it was reported to be full by 9 am, with few street options remaining as of August 8. However, plenty of parking was available on Sunday morning in early August.
The trail has sections that require caution, particularly the steep and exposed parts between Heather Park and the Klahhane Ridge junction, and the very dusty descent to Lake Angeles. One report from September 1 suggests this route might not be ideal for those particularly afraid of heights or inexperienced hikers.
The small creek running through the campsites near Heather Park is noted as the only water source on that trail until reaching Lake Angeles, and it was running icy cold and clear as of September 1. Water sources are also available at the Lake Angeles campsites, as reported on August 5.
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Recent3 weeks ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
Started out on the Heather Park trail with the hope, but not expectation, that we would do the whole 12.5 mile loop through Klahhane Ridge and Lake Angeles trails. With the cool temps and nice views a...
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
Trail wasvery verydry. We had to keep a good 10 second separation on many portions of the trail otherwise we'd dust each other out. Lots of loose ankle roller rocks on the trail down to Lake Angeles f...
Older1 month ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
Did a one nighter at lake Angeles. Parked at lake Angeles trailhead and caught the shuttle up. This busy Saturday, parking was full at the trailhead by 9 with few street options left. Shuttle is a gre...
Older1 month ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
Took the very convenient shuttle from the trailhead to Switchback Trailhead for a thru hike, trailhead parking was full at 9am when we arrived. If we did this in the future, we would either do a day h...
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
Hiked to campsite at Lake Angeles via Heather park and Klahhane Ridge. Water source available at both campsites. Given the scree and loose rocks the direction we went, counter clockwise, was likely ha...
Older2 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
I hiked a counterclockwise loop from the Heather Park trailhead just outside the national park entrance station, up to Heather Park, then over to the Klahhane Ridge Trail to Lake Angeles, and back ou...
Older3 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
Bottom Line:Hike and packraft on beautiful Lake Angeles off the road up to Hurricane Ridge. The shoreline is quite treed with limited openings - a packraft is definitely the way to experience the lake...
Older3 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
We did a one night trip to Lake Angeles from the Heart of the Hills trailhead. It’s a steady but smooth uphill climb to the lake. There were plenty of level campsites to choose from. We found one with...
Older3 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
Finally managed to hike this lake. But we’ll have to come back to actually see the lake, because it was in a cloud.Trail is in good shape. The trail is a nice grade and felt like less than the actual ...
Older3 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Northern Coast
Took a nice little hike up to the lake. The day started out cloudy but was pretty clear by noon. I started out at 8:15 a.m. and saw no other hikers till I reached the lake, where one party was campe...