Annette Lake

 Drove up I-90 before Snoqualmie Pass to hike up to Annette Lake at 3,600 ft. The hike is 7.5 miles round trip with 1,800 ft overall gain. The avalanche risk for below tree level was low today, so we felt comfortable doing this hike. On the upper trail, the snow was well packed down and we did not need our snowshoes.

0.2 miles from the trailhead, a bridge crosses Humpback Creek, there was lots of water flowing today.

 Most of the trail is in the woods.

 We had some peek a boo views of nearby peaks.

 More snow as the trail gained elevation.

Many creeks along the trail.

Nice views of Humpback Mountain while we crossed the talus fields/avalanche chutes.

From here the trail is fairly flat to the lake.

 First view of Annette Lake

 We found several different spots along the shore to enjoy Annette Lake.

 Lovely blue skies as we hiked back down the trail.