Glacier/Avalanche

Jim Holland

The avalanche lake trail is an about 2.3 miles long one way to the lake. You start on the trail of the cedars first and would recommend taking the boardwalk all of the way to avalanche creek gorge. The gorge is definitely a time for photos from the bridge. The avalanche trail then splits off and has a moderate rise for the next 2 miles to the lake. The view at the lake is great.

Nomad Life

Roughly 6 miles and beautiful. You get to this trail via Trail of Cedars. The trees are beautiful, large, and demands attention. This trail is mainly shaded except for a small portion. It does have elevation, which made a few people consider turning around. We saw all ages and sizes doing this trail and completing it. The trick is just to go at your own pace and take breaks when you need them. The end point is so worth it!

B. H.

Great hike. Really beautiful all along the way! Some elevation, but the end point 2.5 miles in is a great place to sit for 20 and have a snack before heading the 2.5 miles back out.

Megan

Beautiful hike. Trail of cedars is an easy loop and has lots of signage telling you about local wildlife and plant life. If you want to continue to avalanche lake it’s quite steep but worth it. It’s an extension of trail of cedars and an out and back not a loop!We completed the whole trail and it was about 6 miles. Definitely worth it.

Rachael Devore

The hike up to Avalanche lake I would rate as an intermediate trail and not a beginner trail due to the raise in elevation when hiking. There were steep parts of the trail if someone was on crutches/walking aid would be difficult. The hike views are amazing and Avalanche Lake is out of this world beautiful. The pictures I took do not do it justice. We got to the park around 5 am and the trail and lake were quiet. As we left to hike back down there was a trail of hikers coming up non stop. I would recommend hiking early.