Melakwa Lake

Forest Road 58 is closed 0.2miles from exit 47 so I got the bike out of the car and pedaled the 2 miles to the trailhead. It’s an easy ride – there are no steep gradients. I looked at the way from Alp...

Went for a mountain outing with a couple of hiking/climbing buddies today seeking something off I-90 with an early start before the precipitation started.  Chose Melakwa Lake because it seemed like a ...

Great hike up to Melakwa Lake. The first bridge over Denny Creek was very icy; we crossed by a combination of poles and but sliding. The trail was more or less covered in snow from that point on, but ...

First of all, the trail is now open after all the work this year. Didn't see any signs warning of closures for the present or future! Just a dozen or so cars at the huge parking lot at 10 AM on a Frid...

The trail and forest becomes snow-covered just beyond Snowshoe Falls. It's easy to follow footprints. No problem with either slipping or post-holing, although I only had time to get to the bridge cros...

Attempted Melakwa lake on Monday after the weekend storm ended, we made it to one of the last switchbacks after carving through waist deep snow with snowshoes. We were stopped by a large ~3ft diameter...

Hiked up the trail for about 4 miles before turning around. Microspikes were useful about 15 minutes into the hike and helpful across the 8x8 timber that spans the creek across the wide rocks. From th...

The trail was in very good condition.Climbing to Hemlock Pass, there was quite a bit of snow. You will need proper clothing and traction equipment (micro spikes or better). Before reaching the top, yo...

Beautiful hike!! Exit 47 is still open to get to trailhead! Put on spikes about 3 miles in, trekking poles would have been nice but made it to the lake without them! Attempted to make it to upper lake...

Another moody day in the mountains. Some lingering fall color. Due to lots of rain, the trail gets very muddy and a bit slippery. Otherwise, easy stroll to Denny Creek. Once crossed, it gets a bit mor...