Name: Lake Ann Trail
Rating: 4.0

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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

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Overview

Features: Fall Colors — Lake — Spring — Swimming — Views — Waterfall — Wildflowers — Wildlife [Add/Remove]

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Runner Notes [Suggest Changes]

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

Description [Suggest Changes]

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 [Suggest Changes]

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

Contacts

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

Jun 8, 2018: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Worker Statue #72 Dedication

Jun 1, 2018: Volunteers Needed - Become a Mountain Steward!

Jun 1, 2018: Recreationists Advised of Spring Road Conditions and Closures.

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Trail Ratings

4.0 from 2 votes

#5

in Mt. Baker Ski Area

#6189

Overall

4.0 from 2 votes

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253 Since Feb 29, 2016

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Mount Shuksan from West side of Lake Ann

Lake Ann from North end

Mount Baker from Lake Ann trail

Lake Ann from South end

Mount Baker, meadows and trail from Lake Ann trail

Length 4.4 Miles 7.0 Kilometers 78% Runnable	Elevation 1,080' 329 m Ascent -1,111' -339 m Descent
9% Avg Grade (5°) 27% Max Grade (15°)	4,865' 1,483 m High 3,930' 1,198 m Low

Lake Ann Trail

Length

4.4 Miles 7.0 Kilometers

78%

Elevation

1,080' 329 m

-1,111' -339 m

9%

27%

4,865' 1,483 m

3,930' 1,198 m

Conditions

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