Jen went backpacking Lake Number 8 September 5 to September 7, 2025 21 miles 4,000 feet gained 2 nights High Divide Loop, ONP 0 Fun, chill trip. Huckleberries everywhere. Watched a browsing bear for hours on the first night. Swam in 5 or 6 lakes. Soaked at Sol Duc Hotsprings before the long drive home. More from Jen Prindle from the north side November 8, 2026 Donahue Creek November 4, 2026 Back of Dog October 22, 2026 Eagle's Nest October 17, 2026