Lake 22

This is a great beginner hike for kids, so I took two kids, age 7 and 8, for a hike up to the lake. The trail is in excellent condition, with no stream crossings or blowdowns. The bugs, which can sometimes be annoying, were few and far between.

On the day we hiked, a thin layer of clouds kept the temperature down to the low 70's, perfect hiking weather. On warmer days you'll heat up for about 3/4 of a mile when you traverse the boulder fields. There are great views from here, and the grandkids loved it when they could see all the way down to the bottom of the Stillaguamish valley where we started from.

You'll always have some company on this very popular hike, so your best bet to beat the crowds is to go early on a week day.