I should've posted this earlier did this trip about a week ago (10/3-4/20). I backpacked to Stuart lake and then dayhiked up to the lesser-known horseshoe lake. I'd gotten into Leavenworth late the night before and camped at Bridge creek CG. The Colchuck trailhead was predictably crowded, I ended up having to park at the Eightmile TH, which was also full to the brim. Stuart lake was luckily much less crowded, and I camped by the far end of the lake.
The next morning, I hiked up to horseshoe lake. The trail is burnt out (I was covered in fireweed fluff and charcoal) but was pretty easy to follow.
Horseshoe lake was incredible. The alpine larch were in full display. I wandered around for about an hour and took way to many photos.
Stuart and horseshoe lake
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Re: Stuart and horseshoe lake
Beautiful pictures!
Re: Stuart and horseshoe lake
Yes they are. I like the artistry of this one.
Re: Stuart and horseshoe lake
Love that area!
When I hiked up to Horseshoe from Lake Stuart, the trail was easy to see but it was a "green belay."
This is Horseshoe Lake in August 2005.
When I hiked up to Horseshoe from Lake Stuart, the trail was easy to see but it was a "green belay."
This is Horseshoe Lake in August 2005.
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Re: Stuart and horseshoe lake
Beautiful photos and a beautiful area. Thanks for posting.
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"If you don't do it this year, you will be one year older when you do" - Warren Miller