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To reach Upper Lena Lake, take the left fork (uphill) at the trail split and follow a narrower trail that winds mostly uphill into the canyon of Lena Creek. After 0.4 mile go straight at the unsigned junction with a trail turning sharply right back toward Lena Lake. Your trail, which is rough in a few places but easy to follow, continues up the canyon, and at 4.2 miles passes a sign marking your entry into Olympic National Park. Pets and weapons are prohibited beyond this point.

At 5 miles you cross a side creek on a convenient log, after which the trail gets steeper, with more roots, rocks, and mud. Even with these obstacles, however, the route remains obvious and is not overly difficult. Numerous short, steep switchbacks now guide you into the high country, where forest openings provide enticing views to the east down the canyon of Lena Creek and up to a rugged ridge on the southwest shoulder of The Brothers. The trail makes a bridgeless crossing of Lena Creek at 6.3 miles just below a sliding waterfall, and then ascends several more short switchbacks to an open slope with fine views to the south of pyramid-shaped Mt. Bretherton. Finally, at 7.2 miles, you reach a junction just above the northeast shore of Upper Lena Lake.