Upper Lena Lake

Different sources cite varying distance from Hama Hama Road Lena Lake trailhead: WTA = 14 miles RT; AllTrails = 12 miles RT; NPS.gov = 7.3 miles one way; ProTrails = 6.55 miles one way. Same with elevation gain: AllTrails = start-end 430 ft to 4,822 ft with 4,570 ft gain; WTA = 3,900 ft gain; NPS.gov = 700 ft to 4,550. Regardless, easy hike from trailhead to Lower Lena Lake, but from there hike becomes moderate with multiple fallen trees across trail one needs to scramble over or under. Last 1.5 miles of hike becomes quite steep in some sections where one needs to scramble up roots or rocks. There are two creek crossings of note: one well established over fallen tree with steps notched in; second is over rocky / icy section where one needs to step carefully.