This was our second hike of the day with temperatures hovering around 74 degrees. The trail has enough shade to keep you comfortable. Patchy snow started at about a third of a mile and there was one creek crossing on rocks and logs that mostly kept our boots dry. Snow became continuous a little after a mile.
The snow-covered peaks surrounding the basin made for a dramatic backdrop. At the turnoff for the lake, we dropped to the creek where there used to be a bridge. Again, there were rocks and logs, but it was trickier, and the water was deeper and swifter. The group in front of us went barefoot but we navigated it with our boots on. Fortunately, though the logs are wet they're not slippery. From there it's a short distance to the lake. Bring your sunglasses as the sun bounces pretty hard off the snow. Nice hike if you're looking for something short with little elevation gain.
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