lower lena lake trail

A Northwest Forest Pass or America the Beautiful Pass is required. Youll hike around the west side of Lower Lena Lake and get onto Upper Lena Lake Trail.

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With an elevation gain of 1300 feet the Lena Lake hike is a relatively easy hike.

. A 36-mile hike one-way gaining 1300 feet takes you up to the lake and along its shores traveling under cool forest canopies and past rushing streams and waterfalls. The trail can be rocky and overgrown at times. Maintained General elevation trend. These trails in our Hiking Guide Lena Lake Hamma Hamma campground to Lower Lena Lake.

On the trail Lower Lena Lake 6 miles round trip with 1225 feet of elevation gain 1925 ft high point. Lena Lake is a popular destination for fishing and Boy Scout camp outs. This is a National Recreation Trail and is heavily used during the summer months. The steep and minimally maintained Upper Lena Lake trail is tough but the views and alpine lake at trails end are huge rewards.

From 101 turn west on FS 25 and follow the paved road to the trailhead. RT 1450 foot gain. Lower Lena Lake is the larger lake most groups visit. Time To Complete 6 hours.

Both lakes use the same approach. Lena Lake is a pretty lake nestled into the forests of Olympic National Park. It was snowing as we left Dosewallips SP but 101 was only wet. Ive done this hike many times but never in the snow.

The group will meet at the Lena Lake trailhead with boots on the trail at 830. Montane forest subalpine lake basin Trail tread types. Watch out for roots closer to the lake. The Lena Lake Trailheadis located 75 miles west of HWY 101 on Forest Road 25Hamma Hamma Road.

The trail to Lower Lena Lake is just over 7 miles to the farther side of the lake with 1300 feet of elevation gain. Cutting switchbacks will save only seconds while the destroyed vegetation will take years to recover. While some parts of the trail are narrow overall this is a wide trail giving you many opportunities to stop and rest. I think its a great trip for beginning hikers or a quick PT hike for the more advanced.

The trail climbs 15 miles from the north end of Lower Lena Lake climbing 1300 feet to a climbers base camp at 3100 feet. Mountain views wildflowers Level of difficulty. Beyond the lake the trail connects to Upper Lena Lake Trail which is in the Olympic National Park. The group will hike an extra 1-2 miles round trip past Lower Lena Lake on the Brothers trail if.

Beyond Lower Lena Lake the trails are much. This lake offers the chance to hike and camp and is accessible for beginners and families. Beyond Lower Lena Lake hikers can add more to their trek by continuing west to Upper Lena Lake or explore the Valley of the Silent Men along the Brothers Trail to the northeast. Hike the Lena Lake Trail No.

Expect plenty of company at the lower lake and a good chance for solitude at the Upper Lena. Further up the trail the much smaller Upper Lena Lake can be found. Dogs are allowed with the exception of the trail to Upper Lake Lena- it is part of Olympic National Park and dogs are not allowed on trails in the park. Activities in the area include camping fishing family day hiking and bird and wildlife watching.

The well-maintained and scenic 31-mile trek to Lower Lena Lake is highly popular especially in the summer. You will need a Recreation pass to park at the trailhead. The trail to Lena Lake is well maintained and is a moderate grade with long switchbacks. Nice trail in Olympic National Forest with a moderate climb up to Lake Lena.

Hikers looking for more challenge and solitude may opt to keep going another 3 miles. The trail is very steep and unrelenting. For backpacking adventures you might consider heading south away from Lower Lena for a steep climb of 4 miles gaining another 2800 vertical feet to the alpine basin of Upper Lena Lake. Moderate to strenuous Distance.

On a very well-trodden path head off in second-growth forest. Youll be surrounded by second and old growth moss covered trees that bathe you with a delightful green color. Went up to Lower Lena for lunch and back. 810 starting with a quick 700-foot ascent on 17 switchbacks.

Only hiking and wheelchair access are allowed on the trail. FR 25 Hamma Hamma Road is located approximately 14 miles north of Hoodsport and 22 miles south of Quilcene. 700 feet to 4550 feet Best Season. Expect company as it is a very popular trail.

Grind it out to the upper lake and then consider quickly heading down to Milk Lake before carefully making your way back. The trail to Lower Lena Lake is an appropriate trail for those looking for an enjoyable and pleasant weekend hike. The lake is an easy day excursion for hikers and hosts a popular backcountry. Here things get more complicated.

73 miles Elevation change. A 72-mile roundtrip hike will bring you to Lower Lena Lake and back to the trailhead. Lena Lake is the homeland of the TwanaSkokomish SKlallam and other Coast Salish People. Moderate to steep River crossings.

Note the road splits right at 61 miles. 6 reviews of Lena Lake Great little hike. Lena Creek Unique features. The rest of the trail is pretty easy to navigate.

Please stay on the trail. Lower Lena entertains first time hikers and newbie backpackers often testing their gear and skills for the first time.