Mason Lake

[tiggymalvern]

I hiked to Mason Lake on Tuesday. According to my photo files, it's ten years since I last there. That's not a reflection on Mason Lake, more on how many different amazing places there are to go hiking around here.


Paintbrush flowers among the ferns alongside the trail.


Above the treeline, close to the ridge, Mount Tahoma/Rainier comes into view.


Yes, it looks fake. Yes, it's really big. This is about 50 miles from the mountain per the crows.


More flowers along the way.


Arriving at Mason Lake.


View from my lunch spot on a rock. An excellent place to take off hiking boots and dip feet in the water (feet only, melted snow is cold!)


The usual logjam at the creek mouth.


A couple more views from around the lake.




6.5 miles round trip, 2400 feet of elevation to 4,320 feet at the ridge. A good use of energy!

Comments

[tameiki]

Mountains. Feh. I prefer the water and the pictures of the lakes are absolutely gorgeous. The weather seems to be very cooperative for your outing. :)

[tiggymalvern]

The water is also very nice, but the lakes are only there because the mountains are too :-) Any time from mid July through mid September around here, there's a very good chance of cooperative weather. You should come and visit during that window!

[tameiki]

Hopefully, I might be able to next year. This year's "extra" is long gone with vet bills and replacing appliances for the renters among other not planned for expenditures. Sounds like fun!

[tiggymalvern]

Yay! For the potential visit, not for the finances. Yes, the knee surgeries do get expensive...