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Lake Lillian Trail

based on 126 tracks & routes #744 hike out of 1110 in
2.6 mi
Distance
1 hrs 20 min
Time
terrain
1,623 ft
Elev Gain

Overview

I wouldn’t consider this a difficult hike compared to a bunch of other hikes in the surrounding areas off the Snoqualmie Pass corridor. It’s a steady climb up with some leveling out in spots to catch your breath. There is a few view spots of Mt Rainer and surrounding forest. Trail wasn’t terribly inclined and for those wanting to enjoy a snack along the way there is a couple old trees that had fallen and made into bench seating. Do your self a favor and don’t miss out on this hike due to the labeled “difficult” rating it’s been deemed.

Getting Started

Parking at the trail head has a decent amount of spots. Get there early if you prefer to hike on weekends. Trail starts out on a road and eventually leads to the entrance on the left. The condition of the trail is super and well defined. Once atop the ridge you will then switch back down and be treated to a nice alpine lake discreetly tucked away in the cove Mt Margaret. Great hike and while there a couple of the overnight backpackers were pulling fish out of the lake. All in all a great hike and you will not be disappointed with this one.

Taking Children

The trail isn’t by any means difficult for a child, I passed a couple single parents with their kids going up on my way down. I did have my pup with me and he loved it, since most of us dog lovers consider them our children, I’ll leave that right here.



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Nicholas Heilweil 10 years, 11 months ago
Rob: Mt. Margaret / Margaret Lake
Long drive up the mountain to the trailhead on a super-hot day. The hike starts off on a pretty steep gravel road to the trailhead sign. Clearcut forest full of Bears Grass (read: pollen) in full bloom. Snow patches on the trail were a nice break from the heat. After turning down the trail towards Lake Margaret, it's a pretty steep descent along switchbacks into the snow. Hard to find the trail, so we took a couple of wrong turns before crossing the creek. Even though it was so hot, the amount of snow was surprising. There were people camped by the lake, and lots of kids cliff-diving into the lake. We walked around to the North side of the lake for lunch (careful around the banks... i took a wrong step and fell into the lake up to my knees).
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SnugMap2858 10 years, 11 months ago
Mt. Margaret / Margaret Lake Trail 1332
Long drive up the mountain to the trailhead on a super-hot day. The hike starts off on a pretty steep gravel road to the trailhead sign. Clearcut forest full of Bears Grass (read: pollen) in full bloom. Snow patches on the trail were a nice break from the heat. After turning down the trail towards Lake Margaret, it's a pretty steep descent along switchbacks into the snow. Hard to find the trail, so we took a couple of wrong turns before crossing the creek. Even though it was so hot, the amount of snow was surprising. There were people camped by the lake, and lots of kids cliff-diving into the lake. We walked around to the North side of the lake for lunch (careful around the banks... i took a wrong step and fell into the lake up to my knees).
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