follow me to the lake

Lake Colchuck is one of the dreamiest places I have ever gotten to visit! The hike to the lake starts by walking through thick, fairytale like woods with not much incline for the first few miles.

Shortly after crossing the first creek the trail starts to steadily get steeper. One of my favorite parts of this hike was crossing the small log bridge into a boulder field. After passing the boulders the trail follows a stunning crystal clear creek for about a mile, from where you will start climbing up the mountain.

The entire hike is filled with gorgeous views and lots of scenery changes keeping the journey to the lake exciting. The last mile to the lake is steep, but worth the push. Once we made it to the lake I felt like I was looking at a painting - the dramatic jagged peaks surrounding the gorgeous turquoise lake felt almost dreamlike.

I would absolutely recommend this trail for anyone looking to do a moderate day hike that is filled with amazing scenery! The trail was very populated making it feel safe even for beginner hikers.