From Seattle, take I-90 east to exit 62. Turn left from the exit ramp and drive northeast on Kachess Lake Road (Forest Road 49). Follow the signs to Lake Kachess Campground. Turn left on FR 4930 and drive 4 miles to a large parking. From the trailhead, it's 4 miles to the popular Rachel Lake and another mile to the Rampart Lakes. Trail starts out fairly flat. Last mile to the Rachel Lake is steep, very rocky and rooty. Most elevation gain is in the last mile to Rachel Lake and another mile to the Rampart Ridge. Total elevation to the Rachel lake is 1600' and to the Rampart Ridge is about 2600'.
The trail probably would not make it as one of the best hikes for dogs because it's fairly popular. Weekday hiking is better for dogs and solitude seekers.
Rachel Lake
On the Rampart Ridge
Rampart Lakes are cool blue ponds of various sizes nestled in the granite basin atop the ridge. The view is one of the rare feast for eyes.
Great place for dogs and humans. Sly fetched a stick.
Audrey went and got her own stick.
Dogs went swimming in every pot-hole they can get their paws wet. Sun was brilliant, water was blue, and cool breeze refreshing. Another grand day in the mountain with the dogs.
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