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Alison Smith

Go early because it gets very crowded, especially on the weekends. But this was a great hike, very little effort for an awesome reward at the top! Definitely worth hiking!! 10/10 would go again.

Loved this hike! You get to see a little bit of everything which is awesome; rainforest, waterfalls, mountain views, and a lake! It's challenging in that the terrain is tough, but it's not too steep and the views are to die for. Definitely do the extra loop around the lake, it's worth it. The only reason I gave it four stars is because it's very populated, if you're looking for solitude this is not the hike for you!

This was an awesome hike. It's definitely challenging, as it's mostly uphill on the way to the lake and there are a lot of rocks/tree roots on the trail. The hike is beautiful though, and it's totally worth it. Lake Serene is gorgeous, as are the falls (which you should stop at on your way up to the lake- you will be tired on the way back)! We went swimming which was a cool experience, but the water is very cold so be prepared! If you want to go in just jump, don't test the water first or you won't want to go in anymore. The only complaint I have is that the trail is narrow and there were a lot of people out hiking (I went in late June), so it was crowded and wasn't as secluded as I had hoped. If you're looking to be alone in the woods this is not the hike for you!