Pyramid Lake, Washington, United States
3.5 (7 reviews) Spent Ranking #21 in North Cascades National Park Bodies of Water
Whew! An uphill workout, but pretty
Nice hike as far as general variety of greenery and trees. Not crowded. Farther up on the trail some views of surrounding peaks. But UPHILL with roots and rocks. Have your water bottles, trekking poles and time.
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MP 127 Highway 20 , Washington, United States.
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3.5 based on (7 reviews)
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3Philip C 5:00 PM Jul 1, 2015
Wish we had chosen differently
Had a limited time in the Park and ranger recommended this hike. Pretty disappointing - a lot of work (steep, rooty) for little gain as the lake is small and inaccessible. Felt like we were hiking in the White Mountains but without the vistas. Wish we had chosen the Cascade Ridge Hike which is accessible from Marblemount. Oh well, next time....
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3Rainier72 5:00 PM Sep 7, 2011
Boot Killing Workout
If you decide to do the Pyramid Lake trail, do it for the workout, not the destination. This trail is a little over 4 miles round trip with a 1500 foot elevation gain. There are lots of rocks, tree stumps, and when I was there, an occasional tree down. After getting off this trail I noticed my right boot (shoe) that I have had for years was giving way. This is one tough climb. Pyramid Lake itself is pretty, but not that big. I've heard it referred to as a pond, it's that small. On a clear day (mine was iffy) Pyramid Peak can be seen up above. About halfway up, after crossing the creek for the first time, stay near the creek and that's where the trail continues. If I hadn't remembered the info in the books, I could have easily got turned around. That section is a bit confusing. It is definitely a workout hike, but there are prettier lakes in the area that are worth hiking or walking to.
