Cow Creek Meadows, Garland Peak & Larch Lakes (Entiat) — Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023

Cow Creek trail is in great shape up to Garland Peak trail. Water available at 1 mile above Myrtle Lake and at Cow Creek Meadows. Only a handful of trees down and all easy to navigate. Sections are steep and hot due to no tree cover, but views are outstanding. Water source just past the junction with the Garland Peak trail and next source at Upper Larch Lake. No downed trees on this section.Larch Lake trail has a few downed trees and one jumble of several trees but again easy enough to get around. Was unable to find the connector trail from Larch Lake trail back to Myrtle Lake though the junction is obvious enough on the Myrtle Lake side. Forge or logs exist at the Entiat River for crossing. Saw very few people at the lakes along the length of the route. Camps at Cow Creek Meadow and  lakes.