Blue Lake Trail #604
| Trail Uses |  |
Length | 0.7 miles one-way |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season of Use | Summer/Fall | Beginning Elevation | 3900 feet |
| Visitor Use | Extra Heavy | Elevation Gain/Loss | +100 feet |
| Map(s) | Green Trails: Hamilton #45 USGS: Baker Pass |
Level of Difficulty | Easiest |
Trailhead Access:
From the Mount Baker Ranger District in Sedro-Woolley, follow State Route 20 east for 16 miles to milepost 82. Turn left (north) on the Baker Lake Highway (Forest Service Road #11). Continue on the Baker Lake Highway for 12 miles to F.S. Road #12 and turn left. Follow Road #12 for 7 miles to Road #1230. Turn left on Road #1230. Trailhead and parking area are located in 4 miles at the end of the road.
Description, Attractions & Considerations:
An easy, short hike to a picturesque subalpine lake. The trail begins in an old clear-cut, but quickly enters the timber. A junction in the trail at .2 miles heads to Dock Butte, former site of a Forest Service fire lookout. Stay left at this junction for Blue Lake. The trail wanders through timber and small meadows for another .5 mile before dropping to Blue Lake, elevation 4000 feet. Use already established campsites available at the lake. Water is available but should be treated for drinking. Blue Lake supports a population of trout. A Washington State fishing license is required for fishing.
A Northwest Forest Pass is required for each vehicle parked at the trailhead.