Mason Lake Hikes


In preparation for our Enchantment hike in September Julie and I did a few hikes along the I-90 corridor. Two of which shared the same trailhead. They also straddled Mason Lake which I had done previously. In July we hiked up Bandara Mountain which rose above Mason Lake. It was a nice hike (7 miles round trip) and it was nice day, but the views on the summit were blocked by trees on one side.

In August Matt joined us on a hike up Mount Defiance. This was a longer hike (11 miles round trip) that first went down to Mason Lake and then further on through the forest and then up through hill side meadow to the summit. The top was clear of trees, but there was nothing to see due to low clouds. I can't complain much as both hikes had nice trails and they provided training for the spectacular hike we were to do in September.

Rainier from the Summit of Bandara Mountain
Rainier from the Summit of Bandara Mountain

Bandara Mountain Summit
Bandara Mountain Summit

Mason Lake
Mason Lake

Hiking Down Bandara Ridge Line
Hiking Down Bandara Ridge Line

Mason Lake on the Way to Mount Defiance
Mason Lake on the Way to Mount Defiance

Bandara Mountain
Bandara Mountain

Foggy Meadow Traverse
Foggy Meadow Traverse

Mount Defiance Summit
Mount Defiance Summit

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July 28 and August 24, 2013