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The relatively flat hike to this long, shallow lake makes an excellent destination for families with children or an easy overnight camping trip.
Follow the Cle Elum River Trail as it moves through wooded forest and over bubbling streams while surrounded by a bevy of local berries: thimbleberry, bunchberry, mountain ash and huckleberry.
The initial gentle incline flattens out after the first half a mile as you continue through the woods. After one mile, the forest begins to open as the trail nears the lower portion of the main lake.
Listen for birds singing in the forested canopy, as they tend to gravitate toward the lake—this means you’re close. At two miles the lake comes into view. Arriving at the lower shores, you'll find plenty of picnic and camping options. The trail continues to the upper lake to offer incredible views of Cathedral Rock and Mount Daniel, which create a striking contrast to the flat valley holding the lake.
Return by the same route.
There's only one pit toilet, BYOTP, first come first serve. 2 miles in from the trailhead.
Parking Pass/Entry Fee: Northwest Forest Pass
This lake is super easy to hike to and offers crazy water colors as you hike on towards the better destinations.
Completely stunning scenery! Clear water teaming with fish, copious amounts of butterflies, tranquil serenity... What else could someone ever want? A place where you could escape and finally get that alone time that you so desperately desire. And with scenery like this, who would ever want to leave?
It is a long, 12 mile drive on a recently graded rock road. Parking is challenging due to popularity and multiple trailheads. The hike to Hyas Lake was an easy grade. Nice views from the lake. We didn't camp overnight, there are several nice spots.
Very simple hike that is relatively flat just before ascending to Tuck and Robin Lakes. To get to the very end of Hyas lake is about 2.5mi. Very dog friendly with TONS of camping spots. My recommendation is go to the very end to the small lake just past Hyas. The camp spot is HUGE and has an awesome trail to the lake.
Very easy walk to get to Hyas Lake and then so many options if you want to continue the day. We went to Hyas Lake and then made it all the way to Jade Lake as well.
