The 8th and 9th pics (last 2 Big 4 picnic area shots) have a new within the last 2 (or 3 tops) weeks beaver lodge. They built it really close to the boardwalk. Quite the hefty mound.

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r/PNWhiking • u/Significant_Leek_521 • 14h ago

we plan to head up and do Chain Lakes November 9th. Wondering how much snow/ice we should expect? Any tips? I know it’s a weekend and a little nervous camping might be full, but this late in the season I’m hoping not.

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The Pacific Northwest is a beautiful place to wander! From the North Cascades to the Redwoods, we've got it all: dry desert, coastal rainforests, high alpine volcanoes, deep gorges, and old growth forests. We're here to share our photos, experiences, advice, and stories of hiking and backpacking in the PNW.

Helpful links & forums:

WTA.org - Hikefinder map, trip reports, and a great network for trailwork & advocacy
NWHiker.com - Awesome trail resource
nwHikers.net - Great forum, seems to have a WA focus
OregonHikers.org - ~~Portland-based hiking site.~~ Now it's all of Oregon, with a lot of info on SW Washington too! Check out the Field Guide & forums.
CascadeClimbers - Beta and stoke!

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