Elephant Rocks via Chester Lake

Distance/Difficulty: 9.3km, 419m elevation gain, rated moderate

Trailhead Accessibility: highway not well maintained (potholes, washboard, big rocks)

In winter: Can cross-country ski or snowshoe to lake for photos

Leave No Trace Information: Keep on trails, road, & durable surfaces, pack out what you pack in

Privacy/Seclusion (estimate): moderate

Views & Scenery: larch trees in fall, lake, rugged mountains

Important info: conservation pass required, subject to seasonal closure