Schaefer Lake — Sunday, Sep. 30, 2001

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East

This is an excellent place to see fall color. Alas, though the blueberries may be gone from the bushes, those same bushes are turning incredible shades of yellow, red and purple. I was amazed at the amount of fall color around the lake. The larches are about 50% yellow and 50% green, leaving time to see them before the needles are gone. I found the log jam quite easy to cross, and the newer bridge across Schaefer Creek is well made. There was one log across the trail that horse riders would have to go around. A truly memorable place to visit in the fall, yet I had it all to myself that day! And I caught two beautiful rainbows to boot.