Hozameen Lake

June 12, 2024 -- Ross Lake National Recreational Area in Hope & Fraser Canyon region.

Stats: 17.4 km / 524m gain / 919m high point / 4:10 hours MT

An emerald green lake at the base of the jagged Hozameen peaks made for a gorgeous view of a mountain that we usually see from the opposite side in Manning Park. For all of us, it was our first time on the trail.

The Silver Skagit Road was finally fixed this spring, after being badly damaged by the atmospheric rivers in 2021. Other than potholes, it was in good shape -- all 60 km of it. The extensive repairs they did were impressive. We parked at the Canadian/US border by a rusty locked gate. After walking 2.5 km on an FSR east of Ross Lake, we arrived at the trailhead.

We'd passed many picnic tables and a few shelters and campsites on the FSR. But they looked forlorn, in need of repair and overgrown. In contrast, this historic cabin at the trailhead looked well-maintained.

The trail was in good condition, free of dead-fall.

Calypso Bulbosa Sunshine Amanita

Arrived at Hozameen Lake.

Echos

Wow! The west side of the Hozameens.

west

Peter not only got into the water, but he stayed in the water for at least 20 minutes!

Couldn't get their eyes off of the peaks of Hozameen Mt once (2225m) -- northeast.

Group shot, back row, left to right: Sheri K, Pat C, Mary R, Dave B, Lorenz B, Johnny G, Pat Sh, Jen M (newbie), Mark S, Christine C, Iraj F with friend, Susan V

Front row: me, Lori Y, Elizabeth B, Peter F, Sonia L, Case T + Sue A

Bunchberry Dogwood Smoky Spindles (Cavaria)

Nearing the vehicles, we checked out this campsite with views of Mt. Redoubt (2438m) to the southwest.

Tail-gate party time. We were back at the gate by 3:30pm.

Ross Lake to the left.