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A steep, switchback-laden climb to two mountain lakes.


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1.7

Miles

2.7

KM

Point to Point

1,593' 485 m

High

305' 93 m

Low

1,287' 392 m

Up

0' 0 m

Down

15%

Avg Grade (8°)

58%

Max Grade (30°)

Dogs Off-leash

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Lake · River/Creek · Swimming · Views · Wildlife

Description

From the trailhead the route heads west and climbs immediately. The steep climb is broken by a couple of flatter sections but climbs the entire way. About half way up there is an intersection, though a sign points the correct direction to the left. If you were to continue straight, this is a short cut, though very steep. The left is the "official" trail and much more enjoyable with a couple of photographic switchbacks. Eventually, the trail will end at the intersections to the Hemlock Trail.

Flora & Fauna

Cougars have been sighted on this trail in the winter months.

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Shared By:

Tad Davis

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  4.3 from 6 votes

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Trail Rankings

#392

in Washington

#8,678

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All smiles coming down, not so much going up!
Mar 28, 2016 near Bellingham, WA

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Mar 7, 2024
Thomas Liddell
May 28, 2023
David Scott
Feb 7, 2021
Kristina T
We did this and the cedar lake loop. Fun hike! Steep elevation but nothing too tough. Great trail conditions especially for this time of year
Apr 7, 2018
Dr. Blueray Dailey
Jul 16, 2017
Krystal House
Jun 12, 2017
Katie Nelson
Oct 19, 2016
Afton Rader Douglas Rader
6mi
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