Lake Serene — Monday, May. 30, 2016

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West

Hiked up to Lake Serene on Memorial Day which was the first decent weather day of the long weekend so the trail was busy. Some of the trail by the falls was completely under water - waterproof hiking boots were a godsend. The hike took about 5 hours with a stop for lunch at Lake Serene. We hiked with our 11 year old lab who handled it like a champ, and then slept for 14 hours straight when we got home. We were all tired and a bit stiff but it was a great way to spend the holiday. A couple of warnings: the privy in the parking lot is in very bad shape. Recommend avoiding it if possible. Also, the bugs were an annoyance as we approached the lake. A good bug spray is a must.