Lake Ann Trail

4.7 ( 6 )

Trail

4.4 mile 7.0 kilometer point to point
78% Runnable
Intermediate/Difficult

Elevation

Ascent: 1,080' 329 m
Descent: -1,111' -339 m
High: 4,865' 1,483 m
Low: 3,930' 1,198 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 9% (5°)
Max Grade: 27% (15°)

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“An excellent trail to Lake Ann, at the base of Mount Shuksan, with panoramic views all along the trail.”

— Tony Redford

Features Fall Colors · Lake · Spring · Swimming · Views · Waterfall · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Runner Notes

Probably could trail run without too much difficulty, except may be busy sometimes

Description

Starting from Austin Pass (just below Artist Point), the trail heads South and East, descending approximately 230 m (which means you have to go back up on return!). Once at the low point, you then head up the valley towards Mount Shuksan and Lake Ann, with excellent views of Mount Baker along the way. Near the end of the trail, you'll reach a spot where you'll be able to see the bottom of the Lower Curtis Glacier, a scenic view at your turnaround point. The cumulative elevation gain is around 635 m.

Flora & Fauna

Pikas, marmots, ptarmigan, mountain goats, lupines, paintbrush, penstemon, Indian hellebore, columbine, etc.

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

Jul 2, 2019: Puget Sound Explorer Campaign Gets Kids Active and Engaged with Nature, Culture, and History

Jul 2, 2019: Prevent your campfire from turning into a wildfire

Jul 1, 2019: Fireworks prohibited on public lands

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4.7 from 6 votes

#4

in Mt. Baker Ski Area

#4468

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4.7 from 6 votes

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Mt Shuksan's Glorious Reflection in the Still Waters of Lake Ann

Mt Shuksan's Glorious Reflection in the Still W…

Mt Baker from Lake Ann Trail

Mt Baker from Lake Ann Trail

Lake Ann from North end

Lake Ann from North end

Mount Shuksan from West side of Lake Ann

Mount Shuksan from West side of Lake Ann

Mount Baker from Lake Ann trail

Mount Baker from Lake Ann trail

Lake Ann from South end

Lake Ann from South end

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