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Heather Lake, Heather Lake Snowshoe — Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
Fading light...

We finally got a break in the rain! My friend and I made a quick jaunt up to Heather Lake today with his dog. The lower part of the trail is snow-free and in great condition. There is snow higher up on the trail, which is slick in some places from being packed down by hikers. A nice path has been cleared around the lake.

The lake presently has (what appears to be) a thin layer of ice. It's pretty, but I probably wouldn't test my luck by walking on it. The weather's been too warm lately to feel confident that it's solid.

Winterscape at the lake
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