The roar of I-90 far above quickly dissipates as you enter a world of deep green forests, waterfalls, mountain lakes and craggy peaks. From the often crowded trail head. Cross directly under the I-90 over pass at a half mile. Soon reaching the ever-popular Denny Water Slide at 1 mile. Continue on now more steeply upward past Keekwullee Falls and over Hemlock Pass to descend into Melakwa Lake at 4.5 miles.The standard (recommended route) south ridge trail begins at the outhouse sign.
