lookout mountain and oval lake

date hiked: july 18, 2006
distance (planned): 6.2 miles
distance (actual) 6.56 miles
highest elevation: 6525 feet
elevation gain: 1800 feet
time: 3 hours 23 minutes

we have been fortunate enough to hike to some awe-inspiring views and this was yet another one. the hike from the trailhead to the lookout mountain summit is only 1.2 miles and an elevation gain of 600 feet. at the summit, you can see (on a clear day) nine peaks in the cascade mountain range from the three sisters to mt. rainier. we were able to see all nine. it was an amazing view. you can also see the columbia river plateau and the badger creek wilderness. after the summit, we descended an alpine ridgecrest heading to oval lake.

we had to hike through some snow drifts…and annie was having some anxiety and flashbacks of zig zag mountain. kelli was kindly offer soothing words of support. we hiked down to oval  lake…which was nice, but inundated with bugs. we had lunch and hiked back. we would recommend this hike to anyone wanting a spectacular view…just make sure you go on a clear day. also, the trail to oval lake can be rather steep at times…but we’d think it’s worth it.

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