Lake Serene
We needed to test out our hiking legs, and we found an early-season answer ... Lake Serene. It's situated on the western slopes of the central Cascades, below the three cliffs of Mt Index. This was one of the first hikes I did in Seattle back in the day, and had been back once or twice. In the mean time, the trail has been drastically improved (not a root-grabbing climb). The weather was a bit socked in until later in the day, but no rain. It was good to get out in the (nice green) woods! Bunchberry Lake Serene Cliffs and Clouds Sword Ferns in the Forest More Photos Activities Hike the Lake Serene Trail