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Lake Angeles Trail

Spur of the moment hike up the Lake Angeles trail in Olympic National Park

brown Lake Angeles Trailhead sign in front of green moss covered trees
Moss covered tree roots on the Lake Angeles trail in Olympic National Park
Orange @Hikefootwear hiking shoes stepping over moss covered logs

Sometimes you head out with a specific intentions. Take today for example, I had plans to get 30 minutes of leisure walking on my typical hiking trail on Hurricane Ridge. It recently snowed on the mountain, the road to Hurricane Hill was closed. On a whim we decided to swing into the Lake Angeles trailhead since we had to flip around at the ranger station anyway. Quite the uphill incline, it will get your heart rate pumping for sure. Not undoable. Just 15 minutes to a pretty cool boulder to serve as a rest stop or photo op, although this is a semi narrow trail, the entire way up is picturesque enough for a snap or two at any point you want. Especially the first little stream crossing. Moss covered logs and babbling water shallow enough to tip toe through (depending on the time of year and rainfall.)

Moss covered trMoss covered logs over a stream on the Lake Angeles trail in Olympic National Park
Man in a blue jacket crossing a stream in Olympic National Park

Pushing through those inclines are 10/10 worth it. The magic of these trees will envelope you in a soft mossy hug. A little chilly and damp after a rainfall makes the air crisp to breath at this altitude, but the air is so pure it only invigorates you.

a row of white mushrooms in front of mossy trees
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