Name: Church Lake
Rating: 5.0

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The peak you see once you start to descend to the lake.

Sep 3, 2019 near Peacefu…, WA

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Jul 14, 2024

Ted Thomas

It was a tough hike for my first in a long time. It was a beautiful view at the end 0.7mi

Jul 26, 2020

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Sep 2, 2019

Jacob King

Beautiful views, but a steep path. Suggest that a walking stick be used. There are some small pools near the start, but the real beauty is the lake. 0.6mi — 0h 30m

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5,205' 1,587 m

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402' 122 m

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