Anthracite Peak
Central Cascades
Astronomy
MoonWaxing Gibbous (71%)
Stargazingfair
Trail Conditions
“Getting to Coal Lake took less than a minute since it's just off of the service road.”
Last report: Aug 26, 2016
Safety & Considerations
Today's Hazard
- Strong sun — sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses recommended
Getting There
Recent Reports
Aug 26, 2016
I took notice of Beaver Peak and Coal Lake two weeks ago while looking for the source of target shooting that kept breaking the silence while pup and I were on Independence Peak above North Lake. Getting to Coal Lake took less than a minute since it's just off of the service road.
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