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Heather Lake Trail

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  3. …North Cascades
  4. Mt. Baker National Forest
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“A relatively easy trail leading to a beautiful mountain lake. ”

Justin S.
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2.6

Miles

4.2

KM

80%

Runnable

2,473' 754 m

High

1,389' 423 m

Low

1,122' 342 m

Up

96' 29 m

Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

36%

Max Grade (20°)

Dogs Leashed

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

Runner Notes

The ground is marshy and the trail muddy, but there is a nice boardwalk across some of the terrain. This is a great runner's trail - it has a short, steep pitch that is great to push yourself on.

Description

The trail is short, but it's steep and challenging enough to keep things interesting. The lake itself is a scenic little lake located on the northeastern slope of Mount Pilchuck that offers a perfect place to catch your breath.

Flora & Fauna

Vegetation becomes more interesting as you get further into the trail. There are large prickly leaves and bright red berries of devils club and fern understory.

Contacts

Local Club: Washington Trails Association

Sep 13, 2024: South Fork Boulder Creek

Sep 12, 2024: Hiker Headlines: Seaquest and Lake Sylvia state park closures, I-90 delays, International Coastal Cleanup

Sep 11, 2024: How professional WTA trail crews kept trails on the map in 2024

Land Manager: USFS - Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Office

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Trail Ratings

  4.4 from 35 votes

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in Mt. Baker National Forest

#113

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#1

in Mt. Baker National Forest

#9

in Washington

#113

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Heather Lake view
Apr 24, 2015 near Granite…, WA
Heather Lake
Aug 16, 2017 near Granite…, WA
Making our way around the lake
Aug 16, 2017 near Granite…, WA
Lake view from the Heather Lake Trail
Apr 24, 2015 near Granite…, WA
Snowy Heather Lake 5/13/23
May 13, 2023 near Granite…, WA
Once we reach the lake, at the top of the mountain
Aug 16, 2017 near Granite…, WA

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