Valentine Lake Trail

Cappie’s Scoop: This trail climbed up and up until it got to a sandy area. I love sand on a trail! I feel like I’m at the beach. But then I kept hiking and we found some snow. There was a lot of snow so we didn’t get a chance to make it to the lake. It probably would’ve been frozen anyway and I wouldn’t be able to jump in so I was okay that we turned around. Next time, we make it to the lake and I’m going swimming! Don’t hesitate to add YOUR scoop in the comments below!

Tips: The trail is steep to start but then flattens out as you climb into the forest filled with lovely smelling Jeffrey Pines. You’ll pass a junction on the trail that leads to the Sherwin Lakes but stay straight and continue on for Valentine Lake. The last time we hiked this trail, we were about one mile short of the lake due to snow but we still wanted to share this one with you!

Directions: There are two ways to reach Valentine Lake and both start off of Sherwin Creek Rd. We started at the Valentine Lake trailhead just east of the Sherwin Creek Campground. The other trailhead is near the campground and will increase your hike by 2 miles RT.