Today Jessica and I ventured out to Clover Lake via the Palisades Trail. This trail-head is located at the Sunrise Overlook area about a mile from the Sunrise Visitors Center. This hike was a 1300 foot elevation loss and gain over the 1.5 mile span to Clover Lake. Many snow fields dotted the scene but they did not stop us from reaching the picturesque lake. The temperature was perfect, there were a few other hiking families on the trail with us and this was a great hike. The Palisades Trail does continue past Clover Lake, and when there is less snow to slow us down, we plan to hike the whole 7 mile round trip. Highly recommended for experienced youth hikers, with a great lake to enjoy just a little over an hour away. We will be returning here.
At the trail-head.
From the trail-head, the only time Rainier is visible on this hike.
The highest elevation of this hike is at the start.
Looking down at the valley we will be hiking through.
Sunrise Lake
Crossing a log bridge along the way.
Alpine meadows.
Hiking across the snow pack.
Snow pack at the lake. (Clover Lake)
The peaks surrounding Clover Lake basin.
Balance across the bridge.
Super-hiker.
Claire on the look out.
Clover Lake
Looks like those hiking poles got a workout.
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