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Watson/Anderson Lakes
Area:
North Cascades - Baker Lake
Permit Required:
Trailhead Elevation:
4185 Ft.
Difficulty:
Somewhat Strenuous
Elevation Gain:
736 ft. to Watson Lake
Trail Type:
Hike
Distance Round Trip :
5.2 Miles
Trailhead Latitude:
48.674790
Peak Season:
July through September
Longitude:
-121.615110

Photographic Opportunities Water Available Wildflowers Fall Color

Conditions
Trail
Water
Other
Part of the trail is boardwalk
Trail is well maintained


Experience

Fun Hike

This is a relatively easy hike with loads of nice scenery.  The drive to the trailhead is even very scenic!

This is actually 3 hikes in one.  Approximately 1/2 mile from the trailhead, the trail forks to the left towards Anderson Butte or to the right towards Watson and Anderson Lakes.  The trail that goes to Watson/Anderson Lakes will fork approximately 1.2 miles from the trailhead.  The left fork goes to Watson Lake while the right fork goes to Anderson Lakes.

It is entirely possible to explore Watson Lakes, Anderson Lakes and Anderson Butte in a single day.

 

Typical trail conditions.

 

Appriximately 1.2 miles from the trailhead, the trail forks to either Watson Lake or Anderson Lakes.

 

View of Watson Lakes from trail.

 

View of Mt. Baker from the road near the trailhead.

 


Nearest Town: Concrete, WA.


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Driving Directions:

Drive 17 miles East from Sedro-Woolley on Hwy WA-20. Turn left onto the Grandy-Baker Lake Road. Drive 12.2 miles to the Baker Lake Campground. Turn right onto the Baker Lake Campground and drive through the campground. Follow signs to East Bank Trail - Watson Lake directing you over the dam. Follow RD-1107 for 9 miles to the trailhead. The road is rough and not recommended for low-clearance vehicles.
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Trail inf0 contributed by: Mr. Trail
Added on: 2007-08-09 22:12:23


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