A day hike near Index in the Washington Cascades, climbing through forest to an alpine lake below sheer rock walls and Mount Index. A side trail leads to Bridal Veil Falls, and the final stretch to the lake climbs steep rocky stairs and switchbacks.
Highlights
- Bridal Veil Falls
- Lunch Rock at the lake
- Stair climb above the fork
Good to know
- About 8 miles round trip, 2,000+ ft gain
- Northwest Forest Pass or $5 e-pass required
- Parking lot fills by 8 am
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