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SleepyFarts t1_iw4h7ba wrote

Reply to comment by Quetzalbroatlus in Thornton Lakes, North Cascades, WA, USA [OC] [3648x4560] by PNWShots

That is a really hard hike btw. Really steep. But super beautiful once you get above the treeline.

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bippidyboppidyboo4u t1_iw4ls4s wrote

Is the hike you’re talking about to the location this picture was taken from? This vantage point is amazing and I would much rather hike there than the lakes themselves.

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SleepyFarts t1_iw4menw wrote

The trail splits so you can either hike down to one of the lakes and a campground, or you can keep going up the mountain like this person has done.

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Quetzalbroatlus t1_iw4iwmu wrote

I believe that. About how long of a hike is it?

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Grewhit t1_iw4jo5j wrote

5 miles to the lake but 3800 ft of elevation gain to do it. The lake is also about 1k ft drop from the top of the trail so you have to gain elevation both directions. Gorgeous area though and a lovely permitted backpack (so you know you won't be crowded out)

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SleepyFarts t1_iw4jj96 wrote

About 10 miles

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Quetzalbroatlus t1_iw4jtff wrote

That sounds. Far. I should probably start with something shorter 😅

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SleepyFarts t1_iw4mmkg wrote

10 miles round trip. That's not terrible. Just bring plenty of water (I ran out) and some snacks, take a nice long break at the lakes, then hike back after you've consumed enough food. There's no rush to finish.

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