This has been my experience this season so far, as well.

Quoted: The volume of snow makes the descent to the lake extremely difficult and Seattlest wasn’t interested in becoming another Snow Lake fatality. Normally hikers drop several hundred feet down to the shores, but this summer that won’t be reasonably safe for at least another month

Thinking about hiking Lake Serene tomorrow.

Quoted: Lake Serene
06/17/2008: OPEN
Trail snow free half-mile from lake. Lake snow covered.
No camping, no fires!

Quoted: . The most popular is West Tiger 3, which leads to the western summit. With an elevation gain of more than 2,000 feet in just 2.6 miles, it satisfies even serious hikers. It offers grand views of the Seattle and Puget Sound region, the adjacent Issaquah Alps, and even Mount Rainier.

Doing this tomorrow morning. Weather looks like it should be okay. The stats look comparable to those of Mt. Si.

Quoted: Steep hike through forest and meadows to fire lookout with tremendous views.. Near North Bend, WA
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The trail starts off in the forest and climbs quickly. Although it is steep, it's a consistent elevation gain and there are many switchbacks, so the grade is not too terrible. At about one mile, the trail splits.

Nice...This describes the snow condition for each trail.

Quoted: Trails and Hiking along Interstate 90 in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.

Quoted: Amazon.com: Day Hike! North Cascades: The Best Trails You Can Hike in a Day (Day Hike!): Books: Mike McQuaide by Mike McQuaide

probably doing this today, even though the weather is not looking that great.