Overall great hike that I enjoyed even more because of how NOT BUSY it was! stestew 3 months, 3 weeks ago Lake Margaret. No toilet at the trailhead, Wenatchee National Forest Round Top & Winnemucca and Fourth of July Lake, Thunder Mountain Trail to Horseshoe Canyon Trail, Woods Lake Campground to Pack Trail to Horseshoe Canyon Trail, Caples Lake to Shower Lake via Schneider Cow Camp Road. It was clear so we had a gorgeous view of mount rainier as well. Beautiful lake, I’d like to come back and camp sometime! It’s a good outing for those wanting a lot of nature for only a little effort. It is a great beginning conditioning trail. Right on FSR 4832 for 5 miles. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from June until October. Lake Margaret Trail has 3 homes currently on the market, while the city of St. Thomas has 106 homes on the market. Federal Northwest Forest Pass You are about half mile from there. I reached the trailhead parking at 3:00pm. The closest grocery store is M&M Food Market. Lake Margaret - 5.6 Miles Round-Trip Lake Margaret is located 2.8 miles from Lillian Lake Trailhead in a secluded bowl carved from the east side of Mt Margaret. The trail passes right by the lake, so you can't miss it. One of my favorite winter hikes so far, only reason I did not give 5 starts is because the trail was not well marked and we did not make it to the lake. Passed 5 groups of people on the trail going to the lake and a couple coming out. Fine if you have GPS and are ready for a water crossing. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. The trail was very beautiful, low water this time of year, but still worth it. Lake Margaret Trail is a 6 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Kirkwood, California that features a river and is rated as moderate. The views once you get there are stunning. Most of them had masks on. Margaret Lake is situated at the headwaters of Forest Creek on the Flathead National Forest. I definitely recommend this hike. Left off freeway for .3 miles. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until October. Oh highlight- Rainier was out in its full glory! Lake Margaret Tramway Trail is a 3.5km, grade 3 one way hike, located in West Coast Tasmania, Tasmania. It’s a good outing for those wanting a lot of nature for only a little effort. Download its GPS track and follow the route on a map. The drive to the trailhead is quite bumpy. Would highly recommend snow shoes and poles for easier snow navigation. Sentinel fish were placed in Forest Creek to monitor natural detoxification. The descent into the lake is very steep but worth it. This lake was treated with rotenone on September 10, 2009. Lake Margaret Trail is a 4.6 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Kirkwood, California that features a river and is rated as moderate. (Map powered by Google). Left on FSR 4934 for .5 miles to parking area. Then walking through meadow to the lake was refreshing. Dogs and horses are also able to use this trail. Permits not required for overnight use, though a Campfire permit is required for fires (wood, gas, or charcoal burning). trail is open. Well maintained, not a fan of the rocky road sections. Will definitely be coming back in spring/summer next year. The lake was restocked in spring 2010. It is a challenging hike and has elevation for the most part. Pulled in to lot around 9:30am on Sunday morning. John Wayne Pioneer Trail (Snoqualmie Tunnel), Silver Peak via Cold Creek and Pacific Crest Trail, Alta Mountain South Ridge Climber's Trail. Bring layers. The lake is peaceful and serene. It had a little of everything. From Lake Margaret Estates: If you're looking for all the amenities of the city in a country-like setting, with ravines, greenspace, woodlots, hiking trails, "old fashioned light standards" and two lakes, then come to Lake Margaret & "Discover Another Great Lake! There is snow throughout the trail and the snow thickens as you get closer to the top. Plenty of water for the dog along the way. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until October. There were a few bugs/bees/mosquitos so my spray definitely came in handy. Below this text you can see the position of the Lake Margaret Trail on the St. Thomas street map (ON, Canada). From Margaret, we hooked around the lake and started down the very un-maintained and hidden trail that goes past Rainbow lake. Hiked on 9/27. Nice hike. This spectacular Lake Margaret Estates Hayhoe home is set apart from the rest. 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