Thunder Knob Trail
1.7 mi
Distance
49 min
Time
terrain
597 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a easy one way trail in Ross Lake National Recreation Area.
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Thunder knob
I arrived at Colonial Creek Campground the day before, I slept in later than intended, but I still hit the trail early enough to beat the rush. I had the trail to myself as I worked my way up the switchbacks through the lush forest. The forest opens up and becomes exposed to the sun for the last half of this hike. Bring sunblock or a hat. The first overlook provided a great view of Colonial Peak. Hiking on, through the dry pine, dropping down around a small pond and then up again to the last lookout, I heard buzzing of flies but was not bothered by them. Making it to the end I saw the bright blue Diablo Lake below. I sat in the shade before heading back down, passing at least 10 groups of hikers. This is a very popular trail!
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Thunder Knob @ N. Cascades
Mia and Josh from Adventures In Seattle
