Lena Lake and Upper Lena Lake, Olympic National Park, Washington
Lena Lake and Upper Lena Lake
Olympic National Park
Upper Lena Lake is located 6.55 miles from the Hamma Hamma - Lena Lake Trailhead in Olympic National Park. A moderate trail winds north to Lena Lake (3.0 miles), then departs on a strenuous, minimally maintained trail across Olympic National Park boundaries to Upper Lena Lake.
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Upper Lena Lake lies at treeline with a number of coves, outcrops, and access points to explore
NAtive Americans used ground red columbine root as an analgesic salve
The 1.8 mile bridge over the subterranean flow of Lena Creek
Braided inlets on the south shore of Upper Lena Lake originate at Milk Lake
Lena Lake formed 1,300 years ago when an avalanche dammed Lena Creek
'Edible' thistle springs from sunny avalanche slopes near Upper Lena Lake
Tiger lily bulbs are edible, but preferable as flavoring in soups
The lake's deep, rugged bowl provides good views from knolls on the south shore
Elderberry can cause nausea and cramps when consumed uncooked
The final approach to Upper Lena Lake framed by Mount Bretherton (5,960')
Travel moderates at 6.35 miles across a magnificently flowered hillside
Mount Bretherton in Upper Lena Lake
Figworts comprise one of the most diverse flower families in the Olympic high country
Small coves on the south shore offer privacy and space for angling
Oregon Grape berries are edible, but preferable when mixed with sweeter salal
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