Lake Serene
Central Cascades
As of June 24, 2026, Lake Serene trail is clear of snow, with berries ripening at lower elevations. Extensive trail work is ongoing in the first quarter-mile, but it is not impeding hikers. Expect rocky terrain and numerous stairs for the latter half of the hike, earning its moderate-to-hard rating. Parking can fill up, especially on weekends. While generally in good condition, some reports mention slippery rocks and muddy spots, particularly after recent work or in the first quarter-mile. The lake is beautiful but cold, with some visitors enjoying a swim. Reports from May 27th and June 7th mention slippery rocks.
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Fun day on a stairmaster hike. We got to the trailhead at 10 am, parking lot was about 3/4 full. The restrooms are usable but very smelly. There is extensive trail work happening within the first 1/4 ...
absolutely gorgeous trail. got there about 9am on sunday morning, parking lot was maybe 75% full.trail is easy until you get closer to the bridal falls side trail (which i 100% recommend you take). af...
Overall trail is mostly easy until turn off to fall. Hike to falls is steep with stairs in between. Side trip to fall is worth it. Much of the elevation gain of this hike is in last 1.6 miles to Lake....
Trail conditions: For the most part the trail looks good! This hike definitely earns its classification as moderate/hard given just how rocky the trail is in the second half, but the elevation gain is...
A lovely morning to hike up to Lake Serene. In the lowland part, the sandy areas near the creek show some erosion and the paths are narrow in many spots due to foliage/berry bushes, but passable for ...
Unexpected hike to Lake Serene today due to the cancelation at the trailhead of a WTA work party at nearby Barclay Lake. Since I suddenly had a free day at 8:30 am and I was already in the area, I de...
We were a group of seven from the mountaineers. This was a delightful, yet challenging hike. We arrived at the trailhead about 7:30am and the main parking area was almost full, only a few spots left. ...
They are doing some works you see some machinery at the beginning, already inside everything is fine a lot of climb and the rocky road, but the views are worth it. Highly recommended
muddy, rocks were slippery
The parking lot was busier then expected. They are doing some work on the trail right out of the lot. There are a couple earth movers.The trail was busy for a Tuesday I saw several people.There was no...
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