Glacier Lake

Glacier Lake is an outstanding and beautiful lake in the Mission Mountains; it's slightly down-canyon from Turquoise Lake, which I described a few weeks ago. While the closest glacier is a few miles away, the water here is clear and plenty cold nonetheless. Start the hike from the end of Kraft Creek Road, aka Forest Road #561. The trail, which is well-signed, is relatively level and passes small creeks in two bridges and forges past a lot of huckleberry bushes. Turn left at the junction with Trail 742 and continue on to the lake. Trail distances vary by writer, but plan on about 2 easy miles each way.