Name: Hum Lake Out and Back
Rating: 4.0

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Family Friendly An easy hike to Duck Lake for a day hike or overnighter. Hum Lake is a little more work!

Overview

This route starts off at the Duck Lake Trailhead and travels over a high pass to Hum Lake. Along the way, visitors can expect spectacular views of the surrounding peaks and drainages.

Need to Know

Hot and dry in late summer. Pack a lot of water. Up to about mid-July there is a big cornice of snow on the saddle above Hum Lake. Be prepared, as much of this trail is at high elevation, with a lot of elevation gain!

Description

This trail takes you up a well-maintained track on the 20-Mile Trail to the Hum Lake Trail junction just before you get to Duck Lake. You then climb up through a burn from 1994 which provides unlimited views of the surrounding peaks. You climb continually until you reach the saddle above Hum Lake. You can turn around here or continue on down to Hum Lake. If you continue to Hum Lake plan on adding at least another 3 hours to the trip.