Upper Lena Lake is located 6.55 miles from the Hamma Hamma - Lena Lake Trailhead in Olympic National Park. A moderate trail winds north to Lena Lake (3.0 miles), then departs on a strenuous, minimally maintained trail across Olympic National Park boundaries to Upper Lena Lake.

Braided inlets on the south shore of Upper Lena Lake originate at Milk Lake

Upper Lena Lake lies at treeline with a number of coves, outcrops, and access points to explore

Mount Bretherton in Upper Lena Lake

Lena Lake formed 1,300 years ago when an avalanche dammed Lena Creek

NAtive Americans used ground red columbine root as an analgesic salve

Travel moderates at 6.35 miles across a magnificently flowered hillside

The 1.8 mile bridge over the subterranean flow of Lena Creek

The lake's deep, rugged bowl provides good views from knolls on the south shore

'Edible' thistle springs from sunny avalanche slopes near Upper Lena Lake

Tiger lily bulbs are edible, but preferable as flavoring in soups

Small coves on the south shore offer privacy and space for angling

Elderberry can cause nausea and cramps when consumed uncooked

The final approach to Upper Lena Lake framed by Mount Bretherton (5,960')

Figworts comprise one of the most diverse flower families in the Olympic high country

Oregon Grape berries are edible, but preferable when mixed with sweeter salal