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Seattle: Lena Lake

A good spring hike, this 5.2-mile out-and-back strolls through the shade of old-growth forest to the peaceful banks of Lena Lake. The trail is snow-free most of the year.

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Trail Facts

  • Distance: 4.2

Waypoints

LLT001

Location: 47.5996971130371, -123.152015686035

Head NW on trail from Lena Lake Campground

LLT002

Location: 47.6012268066406, -123.157051086426

Lena Creek murmurs to the W

LLT003

Location: 47.6017799377441, -123.15747833252

Veer E @ junctio nwith old, unmaintained trail

LLT004

Location: 47.6027641296387, -123.15975189209

Trail veers into old-growth stands of Douglas fir and Western red cedar

LLT005

Location: 47.6101188659668, -123.161544799805

Creek flows under rockfall

LLT006

Location: 47.6093368530273, -123.163040161133

Viewpoint from rocky outcrop; yellow violets decorate the duff in spring and summer

LLT007

Location: 47.6152801513672, -123.165222167969

Waterfall flows over moss-covered rocks

LLT008

Location: 47.6199340820312, -123.163940429688

Stay R @ Y to Lena Lake. Overnight option: Go L to Upper Lena Lake for a peaceful campsite

LLT009

Location: 47.6214027404785, -123.162109375

Lena Lake; covers 55 acres

LLT010

Location: 47.6219139099121, -123.161094665527

Historic marker commemorates Camp Cleland, a Boy Scout camp from 1927-1941

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