Naches Peak Loop (7/18/23, 8:30:51AM)
Ilona Berzups
John Ullis
Did the route counterclockwise from TH opposite Tipsoo Lake. Trail starts in woods and was mostly empty, till reaching the half-way point. The rest of the route was more exposed and a steady stream of people were heading clockwise. The wildflowers were wonderful, lots of them. Pass several small lakes on the way. Did not go down to Dewey lake this time (adds 700’ gain/loss in less than a mile). Stopped for lunch off trail. The mosquitos were out in full force and ravenous!