The sun is out, the temperatures are warming up and the snow is melting. The sent and sight of Spring is starting to bust out all over. And with the bright blue skies above, it was once again time to step forth into Mother Natures wonderland. My destination, Lake Twenty Two Trail.

This is a nice trek through a wilderness left in its virgin state since 1947  to study the effects of water, wildlife and timber on a 790 acre area left untouched to any management or development.

 Here is a chance to actually gaze upon some magnificent old growth timber.

Although there is some snow and ice along the trail, it is still passable and enjoyable. As you ascend upward, you will pass four water falls, the last being the most spectacular. Each of the falls are assessable via small un-maintained cut out trails. It is easy to pass these little trails, so you will have to look for them. Once you follow them a short distance, you will have a much better view of the falls. As you continue upward you come out of the forest onto a open mountain side where you will be blessed with some very nice views of Big Bear, Liberty and Bald Mountains of the Mount Baker National Forest region, all snow capped against a blue sky. Very nice indeed.

Continuing along, you will enter a snow trail and gingerly trek through watching for those dreaded ‘fun pockets’, as you finally ascend to Lake Twenty Two. Which is settled at the base of the East face of Mount Pilchuck. The vistas are very pleasant, with Mount Pilchuck so close that you could almost walk over and climb it. The steep, rugged sheer cliffs are sure to give off a scare of a avalanche or two. With the lake nearly all frozen over, the early Spring – late Winter vistas are spectacular and very worth the effort to see them.

To start your adventure just link yourself via the links listed below.

Squak Mountain Trails - Directions

Squak Mountain Trails - Trail Maps

Squal Mountain Trails - Pictures