hiked in via dog lake TH. ripe huckleberries and mosquitos are def on the tail end, mostly in grassy moist areas. easily suppressed with repellent. Mild climb last mile to cramer. camped on peninsula at dumbbell. nice camping spots. Trail in good condition. nw forest or 10$ day use fee at dog lake TH.
Trip Report
Dumbbell Lake, Cramer Lake — Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025
South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley
Type of Hike
OvernightTrail Conditions
Trail in good conditionRoad
Road suitable for all vehiclesBugs
Bugs were not too badSnow
Snow free
Comments
hikethe100 on Dumbbell Lake, Cramer Lake
Sounds like a great trip - Thank you for including commentary on the bug conditions!
Posted by:
hikethe100 on Aug 04, 2025 08:33 AM
IntheShadowofMuir on Dumbbell Lake, Cramer Lake
Bug report is very helpful. Been waiting for them to slow down to hit that area.
Posted by:
IntheShadowofMuir on Aug 04, 2025 01:47 PM