Snow Lake
1 week ago
Early fall color appearing on shrubs
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Margaret Lake
Snoqualmie Region
updated 1 month ago
The trail to Margaret Lake is snow-free and generally in good condition, though some sections can be rocky. The road to the trailhead has sections that are rough and have potholes, with a high clearance vehicle recommended by one report from August 2, though other reports from July 23, July 18, July 11, and July 9 state the road is suitable for all vehicles. Wildflowers were noted as abundant in August 2 and July 11. Bugs were reported as an annoyance in July 9 and July 4, but not too bad or nonexistent in other reports from July 29 through July 18. There are downed logs and blowdowns noted on the trail, but they are generally easy to step over or walk around.
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What hikers ask about Margaret Lake
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Parking availability seems to vary by day and time. One report from August 2 noted ample parking around 9:30 am on a Sunday, while another from July 11 found one of the last spots at 9 am on a Saturday. Several reports mention having the trail and lake to themselves or encountering few hikers, suggesting it can be a less crowded option.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Older1 month ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Escaped Seafair weekend for a misty and moist hike. Trail head is off the Hyak entrance at Snoqualmie and was easy to find. The last 2 miles of the road have some deep potholes, so a high clearance ca...
Older1 month ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
I met my buddy Jeno in North Bend at 5:15 this morning and we headed east on I-90 to the trailhead for Margaret Lake. We actually had a little mist on the windshield of the Jenomobile which caused bo...
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Due to Fire Activity the following trails are closed and not accessible at this time:Rachel LakeRampart LakeLila LakeAlta MountainLake Lillian and Laura Backdoor - do not north of Lake LillianDo not g...
Older2 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
We had a challenging but pleasant hike. We arrived at 1pm and there were multiple available parking spots. The hike, including breaks and time at the lake totaled 4.5 hours. I think it took us ~2.5 ho...
Older2 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
We hiked to Margaret Lake starting from the parking lot, which requires walking up the road to the beginning of the trail. It follows a rocky old road first, then the trail gets narrower. This part ...
Older2 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Gorgeous trail with lovely wildflowers and mountain views! Strong incline to the lake for an out-of-practice hiker, had to take lots of breaks, but not too strenuous overall. Saw 10 year old kids clim...
Older2 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Left Seattle at 7:00 and arrived at the trailhead parking at 8:30. No other cars and I had the trail and the lake to myself until I came down around 10:30. The trail is clear, only two downed trees ...
Older2 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
The trail in the old clearcut is getting rockier and more rutted as the years go by. It is in desperate need of waterbars to improve the drainage. This would be a great WTA project. The view of Mt R...
Older2 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
This is one of my most favorite hikes in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. It's easy to access but far enough from I-90 so you don't hear the freeway. Combining a climb to Mount Margaret and a descent to M...
Older2 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Trail is mostly unmarked, and can be easy to miss the trailhead: a left turn off the logging road roughly a quarter mile up from the parking lot, indicated only by a small broken post showing a hiking...