Upper Wildcat Lake, Gem Lake, Wright Mountain & Lower Wildcat Lake — Saturday, Sep. 26, 2015

Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass

Woke up not feeling great but really wanted some time on the trail so I headed to the pass figuring it wouldn't be much driving wasted if I had to turn back. Only to find that somehow feeling bad didn't impact my legs or lungs, no problem getting a long day in. Hiked out to Upper Wildcat, then went up Wright Mountain on the return. Let's see, the trail from Lower WC to Upper is faint but it's kindof a no-brainer, if you roughly parallel the creek you'll get there. One nice campspot right at the lake, looked to me like you'd be in deep brush/steep terrain if you tried to go around the lake but I didn't try it. All things considered I'm glad I checked it out but I wouldn't prioritize returning. Wright Mountain, on the other hand, is well worth it, a fun trail and the views can't be beat. I'll definitely do that one again and again. And Gem Lake at this time of year couldn't be prettier with the shiny blue of the lake and the red foliage around.