Tuck & Robin Lakes are north of Cle Elum and are a very popular spot for Seattle-ites, despite the scrambly trail approach. 4. We decided to make camp at Tuck lake and just day-hike up to Robin lakes in the morning. Tuck and Robin Lakes. A moderate-strenuous 16 mile in-and-out route with 2,300 ft of elevation gain going in and 1,300 ft going out, rewarded at various points with views (weather permitting) of Mount Stuart, Granite Mountain, Cathedral Rock, Mount Daniel, and the Spinola Creek valley. Trails and Tails Home Travel Hiking Trip Reports Leave no trace Back Skyline Divide Mt. September 29, 2014 It’s the time of year when the weather of the Pacific Northwest is at its most schitzophrenic state. Find out what weather stories made the Top 10 list this year. Dickerman Mount Townsend Goldmyer Hot Spring 8/2/08 We started on the Deception Pass Trail and within the first couple of miles come across Hyas Lake. Highway regions are available in the Alberta text forecast bulletin between Lake Louise and Jasper. Re: Tuck & Robin Lakes and Mt. When my boyfriend came home in August, we knew we were going to be busy. It heads southeast along the mountainside and through forest, then begins to climb steeply, winding through the trees and bluffs. Finding the path from Tuck can be a bit confusing. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Trail traffic was very light and I only encountered 6 hikers on the trail. We’ve done this hike once before a couple years ago in late September and it snowed on us. Don't forget to pick your preferred paper size. The upper lakes (robin) provide a lot more access than tuck. You'll be tempted to drop the pack and set up camp along Tuck when you arrive, but don't give in - the best is yet to come. On the way up to Robin Lakes, over the granite slabs, the plants get much more interesting to look at, including some from the genera Phlox , Lewisii , Veronica , and Polygonum . We did two hikes in one. Here are Chris and Nell setting up camp on … Past Tuck Lake and up the steep, faint trail is Robin Lakes.Please remember to camp away from the lakeshores and at established sites. Note that more recent Averages and Extremes information for this location may be available. But if you're seeking solitude, fuhgetaboutit!! Wind up to 15 km/h. Although the hike to Robin Lakes is only 1.7 miles from Tuck Lake, most of the incline is fairly steep. The water was even bluer than I could've ever imagined. No endorsement of any products or services is expressed or implied. Robin Lake . Tuck and Robin Lakes. There are many campsites around the lake. The correct trail will remain within view of Tuck Lake for the first half of the 1290’ climb to Robin Lakes. this hike was a booty burner that required some light scrambling Trekking poles are recommended on the steep, rugged trails up to Tuck and Robin Lakes. The Robin Lakes Trail angles E-SE up the shoulder above Tuck Lake (Tuck’s Pot is the small pond now visible to the west). Sep 3, 2015 - News and adventures featuring John, Amy, Clara, Lillian, Henry, and Treen at the foot of the Cascade Mountains. With an elevation gain of around 3,000 feet, you have to earn the privilege of soaking in the incredible views at the top. Hike to a beautiful granite basin housing two sparkling lakes and big views. Go prepared with Highway 93 forecasts. Wind up to 15 km/h. Tuck Lake. (Photo by: Natalie Anderson) Canada's Top 10 Weather Stories of 2020. It’s been sunny, cloudy, rainy and hot in the last week. Tuck & Robin Lakes 14.4 miles round trip, 3,000 feet of elevation gain, 6,300 ft high point. I remember that the weather wasn't the best and we even went up Trico Mountain but had no view due to the clouds and fog rolling in. Ignore side trails leading around Tuck’s Pot. Wind chill near minus 28. Marmot, Tuck, and Robin Lakes via Deception Pass is a 29.6 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Skykomish, Washington that features a lake and is rated as difficult. Washington Trails Association is 501(c)(3) nonprofit. I've done very well there. The upper part is from Tuck Lake to Robin Lakes. Sep 3, 2015 - News and adventures featuring John, Amy, Clara, Lillian, Henry, and Treen at the foot of the Cascade Mountains. We hiked up 6.5 miles or so along the deception pass trail up to the turnoff to tuck and robin lakes then up to tuck lake. Please camp according to Leave No Trace principles and pack out your trash when you leave.The Robin Lakes Trail begins at Deception Pass Trail on the Tucquala Meadows Trailhead. Once you pass Roslyn, the drive is somewhat bumpy dirt, but Ben's sedan made it just fine to the trailhead. This is a 2-day backpack up to Cathedral Pass and down to Deep Lake below Mount Daniel’s south flank. 4. Current conditions, warnings and historical records Your reward for this climb is Tuck Lake, a very pretty, bright blue lake. This was one of the best hiking trips we ever had! Tuck and Robin Lakes Todd Keller and I spent four days up at Robin Lakes this week. The hike begins on the Deception Pass Trail and takes you along a beautiful stretch of old-growth forest by Hyas Lake with an Here are Chris and Nell setting up camp on … The Tuck Lake and Robin Lake hiking trail is a strenuous out-and-back hike in the Wenatchee National Forest area of Washington. Upper Robin Lake, August 2019. The final hike we are going to share is more of a wilderness experience than a hike. Passed Tuck Lake, the trail became indistinct and hard to follow. As I continued to look at the amazing views of Robin Lakes and the surrounding jagged mountain peaks, I spotted 3 mountain goats near the base of Robin Lake. As mentioned in WTA trip reports and in guide books the going gets tough in the last 1.3 miles to Tuck Lakes. I went there back in 2015, but really overestimated it this time around! I reached Robin Lakes from Tuck Lake in about 1hr 20mins. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and backpacking and is best used from May until September. you gain the most elevation in the last 3-4 miles. Marmot, Tuck, and Robin Lakes via Deception Pass is a 29.6 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Skykomish, Washington that features a lake and is rated as difficult. Tuck and Robin Lakes are nestled in the Cascade Mountain Range and are definitely among the best hikes near Seattle. The key to reaching Robin Lakes is finding the correct trail from Tuck Lake. Campfires are prohibited in this area, as they are in all areas above 5000 feet in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. From Exit 80 off of I-90, drive to Salmon La Sac. If you like swimming in sub-alpine lakes that might even be somewhat warm during some summers, this one is hard to beat. Risk of frostbite. From the Tucquala Meadows trailhead you head north past Hyas Lake towards Deception Pass, turning right at the sign for the Tuck and Robin Lakes trail. Conditions deteriorate here on badly eroded and braided tracks. Wind chill near minus 26. Remember to stick close to the shore of Tuck Lake and cross a log jam to access the correct trail up to Robin Lakes. Day 2: Robin Lakes to Peggy’s Pond After a good breakfast and packing our stuff we got back on the trail a bit later than usual. Some of these streams became the trail. After Tuck is when the real climb begins though. Low minus 20. The route to Robin Lakes from Tuck Lake begins after crossing the outlet creek of Tuck, on the south side of the lake. There are campsites at both lakes. The key to reaching Robin Lakes is finding the correct trail from Tuck Lake. Turn onto Forest Road 4330, Fish Lake Road, and drive 12.5 mi to the Deception Pass Trailhead at the road end. The water was even bluer than I could've ever imagined. Trail traffic was very light and I only encountered 6 hikers on the trail. From Cle Elum, head north on Hwy 903 for about 7.6 miles. We left Seattle on a blue-bird day around 8:15 and arrived at the trail head around 10:30 after an unrelenting drive on dirt road. Yes a scramble in parts (we measured 56% incline at one point), but views and breezes reward you. Tuck and Robin Lakes Nolan and I decided to finally make this trip an actuality after talking about it for the entire summer. I remember that the weather wasn't the best and we even went up Trico Mountain but had no view due to the clouds and fog rolling in. It got so cold that night the lake started to steam. With an elevation gain of around 3,000 feet, you have to earn the privilege of soaking in the incredible views at the top. Use your browser's print action to print the displayed content on one page. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. On September 4th 2010 I hosted a day hike to Tuck and Robin lakes with the Peninsula Wilderness Club and the Kitsap Outdoors Meetup group. Go prepared with Highway 93 forecasts. Tuck and Robin Lakes Todd Keller and I spent four days up at Robin Lakes this week. This is a 2-day backpack up to Cathedral Pass and down to Deep Lake below Mount Daniel’s south flank. There is already a shortcut with the same name in this list. Tuck Lake. The name you have entered for the shortcut already exists on your Weather shortcuts menu. The well-marked trail for Tuck and Robin veers off a 1/2 mile before reaching the pass and the real climbing begins. this hike was a booty burner that required some light scrambling I've done very well there. It had been a while since I’d put much dirt beneath my boots so it was time to hit the trail and see what the big … Hike the Deception Pass Trail 4.5 miles to the junction with the Robin Lakes Trail (4,275 ft). I reached Robin Lakes from Tuck Lake in about 1hr 20mins. 4. Dickerman Mount Townsend Goldmyer Hot Spring Get a snack and then begin the final push up to Robin Lakes. We decided to make camp at Tuck lake and just day-hike up to Robin lakes in the morning. Highway regions are available in the Alberta text forecast bulletin between Lake Louise and Jasper. Daily forecasts and weather facts from Cindy Day ... Robin Tuck, 50, recalls. Finding the path from Tuck can be a bit confusing. The initial bit of trail is pretty flat and takes you past lovely Hyas Lake. Select to drag and drop, rename or delete. The 2019 backpacking blowout continues with an overnighter I led on August 3rd to Tuck and Robin Lakes, a group of alpine lakes situated just east of the PCT at Deception Pass in the North Cascades.From the Tucquala Meadows trailhead you head north past Hyas Lake towards Deception Pass, turning right at the sign for the Tuck and Robin Lakes trail. After about a mile, break into more level ground near Tuck Lake, lying in a granite basin and surrounded by sparkling rock. Tuck and Robin Lakes - Trico Mnt. We rendezvoused at the trailhead around noon on Saturday, the 25th and set out after divvying up the food and gear. The trail skirts the mountainside a short ways before switchbacking steeply up to Tuck Lake. Seattle, WA 98104. … Trekking poles are recommended on the steep, rugged trails up to Tuck and Robin Lakes. Your shortcuts has reached the maximum size of 30. Upper Robin Lake, August 2019. We had to soak up the amazing weather, so for our birthdays we went to Tuck and Robin Lakes for two nights. From there it's a cross-country scramble across cairn-studded granite up to Robin Lakes. Past Tuck Lake the trail becomes indistinct. Originally about 10 people were going to attend but due to the difficulty of the hike and potentially inclement weather, only 4 of us ended up going. I went there back in 2015, but really overestimated it this time around! Check the weather: mountain-forecast, ... View on the trail returning to Tuck Lake from Robin Lakes, August 2019. The first part of the day was spent retracing our steps all the way down to the Deception Pass Trail so we went over the hump and then started the staircase climb down towards Tuck Lake. Both the Cathedral Rock trail and Deception Pass trail leave from the same parking lot. Tuck & Robin Lakes with a side of Trico & Granite - August 3-4, 2013 I've had my sights on these lakes for quite a while now. Do you want to rename "link" to "link(2)"? Find out what weather stories made the Top 10 list this year. We hiked up 6.5 miles or so along the deception pass trail up to the turnoff to tuck and robin lakes then up to tuck lake. As mentioned in WTA trip reports and in guide books the going gets tough in the last 1.3 miles to Tuck Lakes. Some rock stacks helped us find the way. We don’t have to go that far. Originally about 10 people were going to attend but due to the difficulty of the hike and potentially inclement weather, only 4 of us ended up going. NOTE: The print layout will differ slightly from the web page display. The initial bit of trail is pretty flat and takes you past lovely Hyas Lake. Mainly cloudy. Tuck/Robin Lakes GPS Added 11/15/2012 The summer weather is holding! Tuck/Robin Lakes GPS Added 11/15/2012 The summer weather is holding! The next morning we woke up to gorgeous weather so we decided to hike back up to Robin Lakes from where we were staying at Tuck lake. Turn off for Tuck & Robin Lakes comes within a mile after leaving the lake and it is here where the trail starts being really interesting. The haul up to Tuck Lake is grueling, with steep switchbacks and over 1,000 feet of elevation in a mile. We had to soak up the amazing weather, so for our birthdays we went to Tuck and Robin Lakes for two nights. you gain the most elevation in the last 3-4 miles. It makes a better lunch spot to refuel for the last push up to Robin Lakes. Fishing weather forecast for Tuck Lake, Ontario, Canada giving details on temperature, wind speed, rain, cloud, humidity, pressure and more. Please visit the Historical Climate Data's Almanac Averages and Extremes page. We hiked Crystal Peak first and had a stunning view from the summit. 705 2nd Ave, Suite 300 Mainly cloudy. You can camp here, but there are very limited spots and it’s often quite crowded. The Robin Lakes Trail angles E-SE up the shoulder above Tuck Lake (Tuck’s Pot is the small pond now visible to the west). I crossed 13 creeks / streams before turning off on the Tuck / Robin Lakes trail. After about a mile, break into more level ground near Tuck Lake, lying in a granite basin and surrounded by sparkling rock. The weather is reliably gorgeous, bugs tend to die down and even the highest alpine locations allow access for a brief month before fall weather starts to close that window again. You can improve or add to this guidebook entry, Washington Trails Association (Photo by: Natalie Anderson). When my boyfriend came home in August, we knew we were going to be busy. Unlike Royal Basin, Tuck and Robin Lakes do not have limited permits, and it is a very popular place. High minus 18. Go to the desired page on the site, open the Weather shortcuts menu and click on the "Add to shortcuts" button. Turn right and continue 1.2 miles to Tuck Lake (5,275 ft) and then 1.5 miles to Robin Lake (6,300 ft). I don't think we could have asked for a more perfect trip. Tuck and Robin Lakes. Location: Tuck and Robin Lakes, Alpine Lakes Wilderness Dates: 7/18-7/19 Distance from Seattle: 2.5 hours without traffic; high clearance vehicle recommended Mileage: 16 miles roundtrip [out & back] Elevation gain: ~3000 feet; highest point is ~6200 feet. Proceed on the Salmon La Sac Road for another 10.4 miles, then continue on FR 4330, the Cle Elum Valley Road for about 11 miles to the trailhead at the end of road. The Tuck Lake and Robin Lake hiking trail is a strenuous out-and-back hike in the Wenatchee National Forest area of Washington. The trail turns more into a scramble having to use hands once and awhile and always keeping an eye out for cairins to stay on track. 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