The road up to the trail is in much better shape than I was expecting and when I arrived at 8:30 am…read moreon a sunny Friday, there were plenty of parking spaces left. The trail is very well signaled and maintained. Absolutely GORGEOUS views, challenging enough but not one of those hikes you never want to do again. And the payoff is worth it 100 times.

This hike is not for the faint of heart. I almost turned back 3 times and the first was just…read moredriving up there! This hike however will reward you with beautiful views and a workout and if you make it to the top you will feel beyond proud of yourself. A quick climb up the ladder to the fire lookout will take you back into history with old letters and photos of what this land once was! It was too hot to read through everything when I came up so I will have to make more trips. The road going up is filled with holes, large holes that your whole car will dip into. I took it slow at first until another car passed me and I found the right technique for my subi. Yea a subi can definitely make the trek but just be gentle on your cars and enjoy the journey! The hike up is all stairclimbers. It's definitely not a walking trail for a casual stroll; it's strenuous but very fun. I felt I was in great cardio shape while hiking but my hips and knees definitely made it harder. Stairs made of stones, stairs made of wood, and the last bit leading to the lookout is all hopping over rocks and even pulling yourself up. Bring your hiking poles and it'll definitely help! $5 for parking without a Discovery pass.

Had a Nice Hike! The hike was really enjoyable, mostly…read moreshaded which was a plus. I went in mid-June and found quite a bit of snow at the top. I'd recommend aiming for late summer to avoid the snowy patches and make the most of the trail.

Amazing, beautiful, hard, but worth it hike. We started a little late into the day, which caused us…read moreto rush at the top to get back down, I would suggest leaving early in the morning. It's a leg burner, prep accordingly with hiking boots and lots of water. We took a lunch as well, that was nice to enjoy at the top. The views are spectacular, take your time hiking up and down, really enjoy it.

1. I love flowing lake have been here twice in the same year (during covid)-2020 and I absolutely…read morelove it 2. Everything is close by the camping spots trails playground lake Etc 3. You can have all day picnics and barbecues even through the evening 4. The playground is awesome would even be awesome way more awesome if it was extended and kept growing seems like there could be more room for a very huge Playset 5. Bathrooms are nearby when you need them which is convenient 5A. They have a small area where you can swim in the lake and it's not too bad during the summers definitely coming back lots the list goes on (never had a bad experience which is nice)

We checked out this park in February. It was too cold for swimming but lots of people out fishing…read morefrom the shore and docs. The park was well maintained and there was no trash. The restrooms were out of order but there was a portapotty near the boat docks. There is ripped of swimming but no lifeguards. They do have a spot where life jackets can be borrowed. The playground was amazing! Lots to interact with. Very very high though and not for little kids younger than 4. Lots of picnic tables near the waters edge. You need to pay entry for parking.

New management, better payment options, only owners can pay dues, not family, not registered guest,…read morenot spouses, not children, ONLY OWNERS, if you are late, late fees on day one after 30 they will reposses your lot, not a very friendly place

This RV resort is so well managed! The strict rules regarding 5 mph, safety-coded gate and quiet…read morehours make it feel safe and peaceful. It's beautiful! The brunch on Saturday is amazing! We love sitting by the lake watching people fish and the cute ducks. It is surrounded by a forest.

We took photos because the reflection of the trees on the lake was breathtakingly beautiful. In…read morefact, the background was so perfect that it almost seems like we are standing in front of an oil painting in a museum.

Beautiful lake. One place for park and picnic area, second portion of it about 1 mile south for…read moreramps. You will need the Discover pass to park on the second one or WDFW Vehicle Access Pass. Plenty of parking, accessible restrooms and shaded areas. Very pretty. Gets congested quite easily and fast. Get there early! Not on a weekend or holiday unless you are into crowds!

Came here on a Friday afternoon around 3:30PM, long gravel road to the trailhead, quite a few cars…read moreparked there too. Bathroom and map at the trailhead. Hike is pretty steep, constantly uphill for about 3 miles, all in the trees though. Mosquitoes around, bug spray is good. After 3 miles, trail goes down pretty steeply, lake was really pretty, not very cold water! Sat there for a bit to enjoy the water and view, really calming. Didn't see very many people on the trail, had the lake to ourselves. Bad part of the hike is the need to go back uphill after the lake, but it's not too bad. Took 2 hours to get to the lake, 2 hours back, was a bit dark and got a bit cold towards the end of the hike. Hiking poles definitely helped!

It is 11.5 miles, you have to park your car 2 miles before the trail starts which adds up total or…read more4 extra miles. It would be good idea to go on sunny day and start hike early. We went around 8:00am got at lake around 11:30am, only few small breaks and took 3 hours to come back. When we reached the lake it was mesmerizing. Thinks to remember: 1.Take a lot of water and snacks with you. It is hard hike so stay hydrated. 2. Bug spray if needed we had it but did not use it because bugs were not too bad. 3. Go early to beat the heat and this hike requires $5 day use fee and Northwest forest pass. 4. Since it's not 7.5 miles be ready to do extra 4 miles. Total of 11.5miles This hike was hardest hike for us so far but the view worth the hike. I would highly recommend to go there at lest once in life time. The view is breathtaking!!! Good luck, you will love it.!!

Convenient little store that prevents a 45 minute round trip into "town". And emergency gas. You…read morewouldn't want to necessarily fill up here.

I rented kayaks from here and took my family out to Lake Roesinger. My parents are in their 60s and…read morehave never kayaked before, neither had my 13 year old nephew. We all had such a blast! The service at the store was absolutely wonderful! So nice and very helpful. The kayaks were great, we felt safe and reassured with the life vests and whistles they provided, and the lake was just perfect! My family will think back on this as a very fond memory for years to come. Great service, great product, great day! My nephew says he gives the store a 6 out of 5!

Diablo Lake is undoubtedly stunning. It's most notable feature is its gorgeous turquoise color,…read morecaused by the reflection of "rock flour". We saw the lake in its full glory both on a sunny and cloudy day - and it is spectacular in any weather. We accessed the lake in two ways - once directly to the lake via campground, and then the second time (drove around it) to the vista point where you can get a full view. Enjoy!

What a beautiful place to visit in North Cascades National Park!!…read more Pictures do not do this beautiful lake justice. This water is unlike anything I have ever seen before - so green and clear and so unique to North Cascades. We just enjoyed the lake from the overlook, but we saw many more people also going down to the lake. If you don't have time to do much in North Cascades, taking the time to simply enjoy Diablo Lake is a must-stop and well-worth the time.

Gorgeous place! We were able to go snowshoeing for free! Plenty of parking on the side of the road…read more Highly recommend bringing hiking poles since it's super icy this season!

Definitely arrive early because the lot with fill up fast! A NW Forest pass is required for…read moreparking. This trail is very rocky so make sure to have good hiking shoes and trekking poles. There was also lots of bugs on this trail so definitely pack bug spray as well. The view is beautiful, a little crowded but I came around 7:30am so it wasn't too bad.

If you have young children or are not a strong swimmer, this is a fantastic location to swim in a…read morelake. There is a large shallow area for you to swim in as well as a fantastic playground for kids. Parking in the summer is extremely challenging on hot days or the weekend so you'll want to plan ahead.

Heavily used during summertime,free parking,lots of activities to do in here,clean…read more (Full review to fallow)