Hartenstein Lake

Great views. Pretty good hike as well. It was windy and chilly. Fun to hike, trail was pretty clear. Hard snow in a few places. Better to carry Micro spikes.

Burn off those calories! Hike to lake from Denny Creek trailhead is not for the faint of heart. It's uphill 96‰ makes going back down easy though. When going to lake, when you get your first downhill section of trail you're very close. Very loose rock, really chunk trail. Also. I don't advise trying to go around the lake, much of the shore around lake is marsh, and the areas that aren't marsh is laden with down trees. There is not much of any sort of trail around lake. A few cool camping spots to the east and west sides, but not many. Bring bug spray, and keep your dog on the leash. Exactly 1 mile to first water crossing on trail from cars, almost spot on 3 miles at the lake itself. 2.8miles of this hike is uphill. Fishing good spots would be difficult at this lake without waiters

3 moose hung out all night.

Up up up for 3 miles but view is spectacular Bring food and a book to hang out on top

Great scenery!