We only went as far as the beginning of the lake because the trail was closed beyond that due to … Greeting you at the end of the hike is a beautiful 13-acre lake that hugs an impressive granite cirque capped with a view of the 8,286-foot Squaw Point. Outside the campground there is a horse use area. Trail hours: 7hrs. On the return hike, our group crossed a bridge at the end of Josephine Lake to hike on the north side of both lakes. Looking back at Lake Josephine. I was fortunate enough to see a cow moose as well as a host of birds and wildflowers. The hike is easy and family-friendly, with just under a mile to walk each way. Overview: Josephine Canyon Trail #133 is a relatively lesser traveled trail down the large, lush southern namesake canyon leading away from Josephine Saddle. lake josephine is a little lake just west of swift currant lake.....if your at Many Glaicer hotel there are 2 ways to get there #1 take a hike from amny glacier just take the trail around the lake #2 take a boat ride and get off and walk a 5 minutes to alke josephine....JUST SIT ON A ROCK AND ENJOY THE VIEW<<