Name: Anderson-Watson Lakes Trail
Rating: 4.6

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · Lake · Spring · Swimming · Views · Wildlife

Family Friendly A short, not too steep, and straightforward trail with excellent views and a lake to boot. If you want more of a challenge you can add on Anderson Butte Trail.

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4.6 from 9 votes

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4.6 from 9 votes

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Heading down the trail towards Watson Lakes

Jan 14, 2019 near Diablo, WA

This is looking up through the first valley.

Aug 28, 2019 near Diablo, WA

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Sep 22, 2023

Anthony Palladino

Jul 9, 2021

Vinzon Peerz

Aug 26, 2019

Chris El Diablo

Beautiful trail well maintained. Several steep uphills that were challenging with heavy load. Bugs during the day were annoying! 2.5mi

Aug 23, 2019

M T

Jul 28, 2019

Kim T

Aug 31, 2018

Christine Cheung Saj

Aug 27, 2018

Ethan A

The first of Watson Lakes that you approach is nice continue along to the 2nd for better views. The walk back up the trail can be strenuous for some. 5mi

Aug 22, 2017

Jim Tsolomitis

Amazing initial view of the two Watson Lakes, only bettered by being lakeside and swimming in Watson 2. Will do this hike again & again.

Jul 14, 2017

Max D

2.1mi

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Anderson-Watson Lakes Trail

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4,887' 1,490 m

4,322' 1,317 m

752' 229 m

629' 192 m

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Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Lake · Spring · Swimming · Views · Wildlife

Family Friendly A short, not too steep, and straightforward trail with excellent views and a lake to boot. If you want more of a challenge you can add on Anderson Butte Trail.

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