One more unplanned, undecided hike. We started really late on Saturday morning and had a long drive. Started the 9 mile hike at 2:30. The hike was easier, only about 1300ft elevation gain. The first part of the hike we did quite relaxed, walking slowly. The whole hike is through the forest with tall trees, not really good for any kind of views. As with most alpine lake hikes, a creek flows all along the trail and there are numerous spots with access to water. You will see glimpses of Stuart range, but the view never really opens up.
Most of the trail is flat. There is one steep section after the creek bridge, goes for about a mile and probably gains 800ft in that. After that you will see a junction Colchuck lake and Stuart lake trail. The Stuart lake trail is another 2 miles from there. After the junction is flat for about a mile and then gains another 500ft rapidly. In the end you reach a smallish lake. We did not find any good access to the lake water. There is ok view of Stuart range from here, but not great.
Overall, a good hike to get out of the city and get a workout. But very slim on views or ruggedness. Consider last resort if you cannot find anything interesting.
Most of the trail is flat. There is one steep section after the creek bridge, goes for about a mile and probably gains 800ft in that. After that you will see a junction Colchuck lake and Stuart lake trail. The Stuart lake trail is another 2 miles from there. After the junction is flat for about a mile and then gains another 500ft rapidly. In the end you reach a smallish lake. We did not find any good access to the lake water. There is ok view of Stuart range from here, but not great.
Overall, a good hike to get out of the city and get a workout. But very slim on views or ruggedness. Consider last resort if you cannot find anything interesting.