vTrail Bear Lake Trail

Bear Lake 661

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Road Condition

Distance:

0.3 miles one way

Hiking Time:

1/4 hour

Trailhead Elevation:

2700 ft

Elevation Gain:

+75 ft

Season:

June - October

Difficulty:

Easy

Rating:

Best - Very Good - Good - Fair

Use:

Heavy

Users:

Hikers

Region:

Darrington Ranger District

Maps:

USGS Mallardy Ridge
Darrington Ranger District Map

Permits:

Northwest Forest Pass is required

Driving Directions:

From Seattle take I-5 North to Exit 194. Follow Highway 2 East for 2.3 miles, stay in left lane, go to Lake Stevens Highway 204 East, in 2.2 miles take left (north) on Highway 9 to Lake Stevens, in 1.7 miles take right (east) on Highway 92 to Granite Falls, in 8.4 miles turn left (north) to Mountain Loop Highway, follow the Highway to milepost 15.7 and turn right (south) to road #4020, where sign indicates Boardman Lake Trail. From this point gravel road starts. In 2.6 miles turn right to Bear Lake Road #4021. Follow the road for 1.4 miles to the sign to Bear Lake. Turn right, trailhead is in 1.5 miles on the left hand.

Trailhead:

Small parking, no restroom. Water - there is a creek near the trailhead.

Trail:

In about 0.2 mile from trailhead there is a junction where the left fork leads to the Pinnacle Lake (2.1 mile). Continue on the right fork to Bear Lake. Very easy 10 minute hike through old wood brings you to the lake, which is surrounded by the forest.

This area has been heavily used and suffered from that over the years. Camp at least 100 feet from the shore and use a backpacking stove. A backcountry toilet is on the North shore of the lake.