Lake Serene is located 3.9 miles from the Lake Serene Trailhead off Stevens Pass Highway in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. The Lake Serene Trail climbs steep, laddered switchbacks through old growth forests to the lake, set under the imposing north peak of Mount Index. Bridal Veil Falls is accessible from the main trail, an enjoyable side trip and worthwhile destination in itself.

Lake Serene - accessible from the Lake Serene Trailhead near Index, WA

Spotted touch-me-not (aka jewelweed) greets you along the first mile of the Lake Serene trail

A giant Douglas fir along the lower section of the Lake Serene Trail

Bridal Veil creek near the start of the serious climbing on the Lake Serene trail

Lake Serene is a popular, hiker only trail - no bikes, horses or motorized vehicles allowed

The Index Creek drainage across the Skykomish Valley from Mt. Index

The sun peeks around a shaded Bridal Veil Falls