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Prime Time Hike - Lake 22
Thursday, May 28,
Lake 22
https://maps.app.goo.gl/EiqHg77f8GNp22Zy8
There’s something about Lake 22 that feels perfectly Pacific Northwest: the alchemy of mist, moss, and mountain. The trail begins in old-growth forest, rises beside a roaring creek, and spills out onto an amphitheater of cliffs that cradle a lake as clear as glass. Every step is a love letter to the wet green world we call home.
In the early 1900s, the Mount Baker National Forest built this route to showcase what they called “educational beauty”—a classroom in ecology, geology, and hydrology. It still teaches, quietly, with every root tangle and dripping cedar. The lake itself, born from a glacial cirque beneath Mount Pilchuck, shifts moods like weather—sunlight reveals mirrored peaks, clouds paint it in dreamlike silver.
This 5.4-mile round trip gains about 1,350 feet and can be wet and rocky—bring poles and waterproof boots. The boardwalk around the lake allows us to explore its edge safely, though snow patches may linger well into June.
Spring runoff is at its peak, and the waterfalls along the trail thunder like applause. Ferns unfurl, salmonberries blush orange and pink, and the lake’s surface ripples with life. Expect cool mountain air and the occasional burst of sun lighting the cliffs.
Lake 22 embodies the spirit of Tenderfoot Adventures—where effort and beauty meet in the same breath, and every hiker leaves a little lighter than they arrived.
We’ll meet at the Lake 22 trailhead at 9:15 a.m. sharp. Bring a waterproof shell, gaiters, and lunch for lakeside reflection before we make our return.
Lake 22 — Washington Trails Association
We'll meet in the far north end of the north parking lot at the Green Lake Park and Ride, and directly under the I-5 freeway at 8 am. Since we are heading north, we can also stop off at the Ash Way Park and Ride at 8:20 am to either pick up additional riders or further coordinate rideshares. Rideshare for the day is $14 per person from the Green Lake Park and Ride and $11 per person from the Ash Way Park and Ride, and is paid to the driver of the vehicle.
Green Lake Park and Ride 8:00 am, $14.
Ash Way Park and Ride 8:20 am, $11
Our estimated time of arrival at the trailhead is: 9:15 am
Yes, there are two separate fees regarding this event. The event fee, and then a rideshare if you are riding as a passenger with a driver.
Sorry, no doggies are allowed at any Tenderfoot Adventures events as per our insurance policy. We all love our fur babies, and I am sure that yours is amazing as well, but alas, there are no doggies allowed at any of our events.
If you have been with us for three or more events and would like to receive our weekly newsletter, which provides weekly insights into our events, exclusive invites to events that are not posted on Meetup or our website, and access to offers from our brand collaborations, please contact me at tenderfootadventure@gmail.com
You can also check out our website at www.tenderfootadventures.net for a full overview of who we are and what we do.
You can also find us on
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Thursday, May 28,
Lake 22
https://maps.app.goo.gl/EiqHg77f8GNp22Zy8
There’s something about Lake 22 that feels perfectly Pacific Northwest: the alchemy of mist, moss, and mountain. The trail begins in old-growth forest, rises beside a roaring creek, and spills out onto an amphitheater of cliffs that cradle a lake as clear as glass. Every step is a love letter to the wet green world we call home.
In the early 1900s, the Mount Baker National Forest built this route to showcase what they called “educational beauty”—a classroom in ecology, geology, and hydrology. It still teaches, quietly, with every root tangle and dripping cedar. The lake itself, born from a glacial cirque beneath Mount Pilchuck, shifts moods like weather—sunlight reveals mirrored peaks, clouds paint it in dreamlike silver.
This 5.4-mile round trip gains about 1,350 feet and can be wet and rocky—bring poles and waterproof boots. The boardwalk around the lake allows us to explore its edge safely, though snow patches may linger well into June.
Spring runoff is at its peak, and the waterfalls along the trail thunder like applause. Ferns unfurl, salmonberries blush orange and pink, and the lake’s surface ripples with life. Expect cool mountain air and the occasional burst of sun lighting the cliffs.
Lake 22 embodies the spirit of Tenderfoot Adventures—where effort and beauty meet in the same breath, and every hiker leaves a little lighter than they arrived.
We’ll meet at the Lake 22 trailhead at 9:15 a.m. sharp. Bring a waterproof shell, gaiters, and lunch for lakeside reflection before we make our return.
Lake 22 — Washington Trails Association
We'll meet in the far north end of the north parking lot at the Green Lake Park and Ride, and directly under the I-5 freeway at 8 am. Since we are heading north, we can also stop off at the Ash Way Park and Ride at 8:20 am to either pick up additional riders or further coordinate rideshares. Rideshare for the day is $14 per person from the Green Lake Park and Ride and $11 per person from the Ash Way Park and Ride, and is paid to the driver of the vehicle.
Green Lake Park and Ride 8:00 am, $14.
Ash Way Park and Ride 8:20 am, $11
Our estimated time of arrival at the trailhead is: 9:15 am
Yes, there are two separate fees regarding this event. The event fee, and then a rideshare if you are riding as a passenger with a driver.
Sorry, no doggies are allowed at any Tenderfoot Adventures events as per our insurance policy. We all love our fur babies, and I am sure that yours is amazing as well, but alas, there are no doggies allowed at any of our events.
If you have been with us for three or more events and would like to receive our weekly newsletter, which provides weekly insights into our events, exclusive invites to events that are not posted on Meetup or our website, and access to offers from our brand collaborations, please contact me at tenderfootadventure@gmail.com
You can also check out our website at www.tenderfootadventures.net for a full overview of who we are and what we do.
You can also find us on
Instagram: @tenderfootadventure
Facebook: Tenderfoot Adventures
Pinterest: Tenderfoot Adventures