Rachel Lake, Rampart Ridge - Rampart Lakes — Saturday, Sep. 13, 1997

Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass

The trail is in good condition. There are a few muddy spots, a few brushy spots and a few windfalls between the trailhead and Rachel Lake. From Rachel Lake to the trail junction on Rampart Ridge, there are areas where erosion has claimed much of the trail. This part of the trail is steep. From the junction to Rampart Lakes, the trail is brushy in places and muddy in places. From the junction to Lila Lakes, the trail is brushy in places. There are also moments of steepness. Just as Lila Lake emerges into view, the way up to Alta Mountain is straight ahead. The way to Lila Lakes takes a u-turn down the ridge. There were broken clouds Saturday with rain starting at about 8 pm yielding to scattered clouds about 10 am Sunday. There were marmots whistling above Lila Lakes. A lot of wildflowers of the aster family are out. The berries were lean pickings. There are three campsites at Lila, three at Rampart and several at Rachel. All were dry until the rain started. No fires at any of the lakes and above 5000 feet elevation. The freezing level was forecast to drop to 6000 feet Sunday night. This is the time of year when it can get cold and wet (maybe snow) in a hurry.