Forest road to trailhead is in rough condition. Deep potholes > high clearance vehicle recommended. Though I did see a couple of sedans at the trailhead so YMMV. Got there around 8 am and there were already some 8-10 cars. There's a tree down soon after starting, lots of stream crossings, but all doable with boots without getting your feet wet. After a couple of miles, the trail was very icy, traction advised. In a group of three, one of us had poles, the other had spikes, and the third only boots; bring what you need for a very slippery and steep trail. Closer to the lake, a big three is down and left a tricky crossing, you can either go around it or climb it. Both options will require to go slow and steady.
Gorgeous at the lake. Beautiful views. The lake was mostly frozen and a couple of people were walking on it, but it didn't seem like the best idea. Lots of mushrooms today if you take the time to look around.
This is a popular trail it seems, even in the winter and with such a difficult access with the road to Mt Pilchuk, so be prepared to share the trail.
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