Margaret Lake

We drove up to the Mount Margaret/Lake Lillian Trailhead off of FR 4934, east of Hyak to hike to Margaret Lake. This was a 5.5 mile round trip hike with any overall elevation gain of 1,800 ft. We didn't see anyone on our way to or at Margaret Lake, and then saw a total of 10 hikers on our way back. Some of the vine maples along the trail have begun to turn bright red.

More color along the trail

The trail gains about 1,500 ft in 2 miles, as we were going up, we had a brief view of Lake Keechelus below us to the south.

There were a few spots along the trail where we could see Mt Rainier to the south.

zoom of Mt Rainier

After about 2 miles, there is a side trail off of the ridge down to Margaret Lake, view of some peaks to the north as we dropped down to the lake.

Shortly before reaching Lake Yvonne, the trail enters the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. 

There was little water in Lake Yvonne this morning.

View of Margaret Lake as we continued along the trail.

Wide angle view of Mount Margaret and Lake Margaret.

Another view of Mt Rainier as we returned to hiking down the south side of the ridge.

grouse of the trail

some frosted leaves

We saw a few wildflowers this morning along with fall colors.