BStowers023 Posted August 9, 2017 Report Share Posted August 9, 2017 Took a trip out to Seattle to visit a buddy with a few friends. Gotta say, Seattle is the weirdest city I've ever been to. Tons of homeless people and hipsters far beyond what we have here in Columbus. As far as the hiking goes, we went to Gem Lake in the Cascade Mountains about an hour and a half east of Seattle. It was roughly 5 miles up and 3000-3500ft elevation climb and we were at about 7000ft elevation at our camp site. We passed a larger lake called Snow Lake where most people stop which is about a 3 mile hike. Where we were was so remote there were only 4 other people total camping at Gem Lake. The way up was very difficult for someone who doesn't have super strong legs (from my accident) and not in crazy good cardiovascular shape. It took about 4 hours total to get up and 3 hours to get down. I know a lot of people on here ask about cool vacation spots. While this may not be the most relaxing, it is something special and I'd highly recommend it for anyone who loves the outdoors. The pictures honestly do not do it justice. From where we were it literally looked like the cover of a National Geographic magazine. Here are some pics from the hike to and from http://i.imgur.com/nk3SngG.jpg?1 http://i.imgur.com/VZ6uUF1.jpg?1 http://i.imgur.com/x2UPz0p.jpg?1 http://i.imgur.com/vYZ07ZZ.jpg?1 Here are some pics of the Lake we were at http://i.imgur.com/HPAIEmo.jpg?3 http://i.imgur.com/Sd9coLq.jpg?1 http://i.imgur.com/xpPeiIJ.jpg?1 This is my favorite pic. It really shows the full landscape of where we were and how remote it really was http://i.imgur.com/M7Q5e5y.jpg?3 Our water source. Used a bag with a filter. Didn't get diarrhea so it must have worked lol http://i.imgur.com/JiXTvzU.jpg?1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted August 10, 2017 Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 Looks amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny2theG Posted August 10, 2017 Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 I hiked up to snow lake with my little sister when I helped her move out to Seattle a couple years ago. Definitely one of the most serene, beautiful landscapes you will ever see! Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKilbourne Posted August 10, 2017 Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 Very cool. I miss being able to do that stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizin01 Posted August 10, 2017 Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 Great pictures. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS_Sonoma Posted August 10, 2017 Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 man, those great photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BStowers023 Posted August 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2017 Thanks guys, it was an awesome experience. I think a new bucket list goal for me is to hike every mountain range in the United States then potentially start venturing out of the states. I think the next stop will either be the Rocky's or the Alaskan Range. It's very addicting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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