Sunday Morning Hike - Annette Lake, North Bend, WA
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For those wanting a more back country, alpine experience. Please come prepared to sweat. We will be starting early as most of these trails are quite popular.
Always check this site for updates before leaving . Bad weather, dangerous trail conditions will cancel this hike.
Come prepared with water and snacks (lunch for the longer ones) for you and your dog, proper hiking footwear, hiking pole(s) advised, For the winter hikes, come prepared with traction devices for your feet (eg.yak trax) because trails can be snowy and icy as you gain altitude.
Attendance will be limited, so please honor your RSVP or update it as early as you can so somebody else can attend.
This trail is well-maintained, features a gentle but steady incline, and has a lot of varying scenery. The first portion of the trail can be muddy alongside waterfalls to get to the Annette Lake trailhead. A series of switchbacks through an old-growth forest make for a fun climb with beautiful views and stunning avalanche chutes. In the winter months, bringing special equipment such as spikes or waterproof shoes is recommended. It’s a beautiful winter wonderland with lots of snowpacks in certain parts of the season. The alpine lake can be almost entirely frozen over and very charming, with a mountain backdrop. Though snow on the trail is compacted by foot traffic, stick to it as snow is a couple of feet high on the sides most of the way and can be dangerous. The gradual elevation gain makes for a great hike through the Snoqualmie Pass.
MILEAGE: 7.5 mile RT
Elevation Gain: 1800 ft
Passes/Permit required: NW Forest Pass
Dogs allowed on leash/scoop the poop
Annette Lake — Washington Trails Association
Annette Lake Trail, Washington - 8,969 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
The add a guest feature will be turned off. if you want to bring a guest, they must travel in the same car as you.
Meet at North Bend Safeway and we can carpool or caravan to trailhead.
From Seattle, drive east on I-90 to exit 47 (Asahel Curtis/Denny Creek). Turn right from the off-ramp and continue 0.25 mile, then turn left on Forest Road 5590. You'll find the parking area to your right in 0.3 mile. Toilets are located on the north side of the parking area.
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