Lanham Lake, Lanham Lake Snowshoe — Saturday, Feb. 28, 1998

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East

This is a good snoe trip for beginners, although at least one person in the party should have routefinding experience. The trail starts at the Stevens Pass Nordic Center where you can enjoy a bratwurst and sauerkraut after the hike. The trailhead is well-marked and climbs gradually to a powerline. Cross the powerline and intercept the trail again. The trail stays to the west of Lanham Creek and heads nearly due south. There are occasional steep slopes alongside the Lanham Creek drainage, but the trail stays clear of the edge. The lake is reached after a mile and a half and about 1130 foot elevation gain. The lake is completely iced over and the snow depth is about eight feet. When the trail coincides with the groomed X-C ski run, stay to the outside. http://www.geocities.com/~rangermike