On Golden Pond

We "discovered" this little gem of a park at the top of Snoqualmie Pass. It is north of the east exit, opposite Hyak Ski Area. It seems to be handicap accessible--(though there is a bit of a downhill on the far side of the path if you are walking counterclockwise). The entire path around the pond is paved with asphalt.

We saw plenty of wildflowers and lots of Bumble bees, some dragonflies and damselflies, and a pretty black moth. I needed my bug spray. There was a woman we talked to that was allergic to insect repellant--yet she went to do a photo shoot there wearing a pretty sundress and reaking of a floral perfume. Much better to avoid those floral smells and shower if you want to avoid insect bites.

I do wish we had found this park when our kids were still home. It has lots of picnic tables and some grills set up for families to enjoy. The paved trail would be great for strollers and wheelchairs.

The drive in gives you a glimpse of the huge bridge they've been building at the head of Lake Keechelus. I did not realize that was part of the wildlife corridor that is giving animals a place to avoid the highway. The arches east, near the other end of the lake will take animals over I-90. It is finally getting covered with rocks and dirt now.

There is a trail here to get up into the Wilderness Lakes Area that requires a permit. Something to try when we have more time.

Posted on July 31, 2018 04:59 PM by wenatcheeb