Yesterday morning I woke up early and drove out to Sauk Mountain. My plan was to do both Sauk Mountain and Sauk Lake, since it seemed like a long drive for just the mountain. However, I stopped so frequently for pictures that I ran out of time and never made it to Sauk Lake.
This is a really sweet little trail, especially if you go early in the morning on a weekday. I had the entire mountain to myself until I was almost back at my car. However, the eroding switchbacks indicate it’s used heavily on the weekends, so plan accordingly.
The entire trail is snow-free and in great shape, except for the aforementioned shortcut switchbacks, which aren’t really a safety issue – just a shame. The bugs weren’t too bad until the sun came up. The wildflowers were blooming. The views were astounding. I’ll be back to visit the lake!
Evergreen Endurance Coaching 