Hike to a small scenic lake on the flanks of Mount Pilchuck. The trail is a bit rough, but its ease of access, short mileage and modest elevation gain make this one of the easier hikes on the Mountain Loop Highway

2 天之前 · Explore this 4.4-mile out-and-back trail near Granite Falls, Washington. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 31 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through November.

Heather Lake is a moderate day hike to an attractive lake just below the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), particularly good for families. There are huckleberries in season and a dive into the lake will refresh hikers in the warmth of August.

2024年3月6日 · Crystal blue waters of Heather Lake (2,450 ft.); eat your sandwiches, then hold a rock-skipping contest before returning back to car. Explore 4.4 miles through old-growth timber to a glacier-carved lake on this family-friendly hike on the Heather Lake Trail.

2020年9月21日 · Heather Lake is a beautiful alpine lake in the shadow of Mt Pilchuck just off the Mountain Loop Highway east of Everett in the Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. At just over 4 miles round trip with 1100 feet of elevation gain, this hike is more challenging that it seems due to the many rocks, roots and abundance of mud and water on the trail ...

Heather Lake is located in the North Cascades, off the Mountain Loop Highway, about a 1.5-hour drive from Seattle. It’s a 4.6-mile roundtrip hike and you will gain about 1,000ft in elevation. It’s one of the easiest winter hikes near Seattle for it’s shorter distance trail …

Heather Lake pools at the foot of Mount Pilchuck ‘s imposing peaks. Washington. Over its short distance, Heather Lake’s trail traverses distinct landscapes, contrasting stark, stump-filled new forest with lush, old-growth woodland before rounding a verdant alpine lake set …

Heather Lake Trail 701 Begin hiking in young forest and climb gently up to a shelf where a glacier-carved lake lies beneath the cliffs of Mt. Pilchuck. The lake is in a subalpine forest meadow setting and is quite popular all months of the year.

Heather Lake in Washington state is easily one of the more popular hikes to one of the Northern Cascade’s pristine alpine lakes. Part of its popularity is that it is only 2 hours from Seattle on the Mountain Loop Highway, and is relatively short at about 5 …

Heather Lake. This splendid mountain-clad lake is a treat to the eyes and an easy enough objective for many hikers. The lake is framed by proud Mount Pilchuck (1,803 m). This lake is separated by a ridge from the also popular Lake 22, making this stretch of wilderness one of the most popular in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.