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The Deception Pass Trail passes along the eastern shores of Hyas Lake and offers pretty continuous views of the shallow reservoir. There are some popular camping areas near the clear lake that also make for great stopping points if you are just looking for somewhere to take a break during your hike.

Nosh Nosh Wahtum is a small reservoir within the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. It's just off the side of the Cathedral Pass Trail and is a popular lake since it's such a short trip from the trailhead to get here.

Spectacle is a beautiful high lake nestled in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. The 80 acre lake sits at an elevation of 4,239 feet. There is a population of naturally reproducing Eastern Brook Trout, but they may be difficult to catch. Various fly patterns or small spinners/spoons can be effective.

Alta Peak is a classic summit that is located in the Alpine Lakes Region. Home to stellar views, Alta Peak is a popular destination for those want to bag a beautiful peak along with checking out the amazing Rachel Lake. One of the major advantages of this mountain is that it is only 12 miles roundtrip and the technical difficulty of this peak during summer is barely Class 2, with only one small section of exposure on a narrow ridge near the top. In summer this narrow ridge will only require one to use a little caution on their way to the summit. However with a coating of snow this mountain can get very sketchy very quick. It is an ideal late summer-early fall summit to go for because the trail up is then snow-free and the berries are out towards the high country. As you pass Lake Lillian, there is a short steep pitch that travels along the lakes edge and requires more sure-footedness.

Once you get to Marmot there are a bunch of great campsites along the eastern shore, some right on the water and some a bit above. From here you can either spend the night and enjoy the sunset at Marmot or continue up to Jade Lake, taking another 1.5 hours or so. Marmot lake is great for swimming, with an actual beachfront and lots of shallow water for wading and bathing, and although the mosquitoes are pretty bad, there are some beautiful views around the lake and it's a great place to view mountain goats.

Jade Lake, named after its color, is attributed to the fine, almost talcum-powder-fine crushed rock worn down by the scouring of the glaciers and carried into the lake by the meltwater.

Peggy's Pond, located beneath Cathedral Rock, is a trout filled pond with magnificent views. Mountaineers can enjoy the loose and steep trails just beyond the pond. Be mindful to not build rock stacks or fire rings in the area as the meandering water is already having a difficult time draining to the lakes below.