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Boardman Lake ( Lake Evan ) 704
     

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Ranger's Report Weather Road Condition    
Distance: 0.8 miles one way    
Hiking Time: 0.5 hour    
Trailhead Elevation: 2800 ft    
Elevation Gain: +300 ft    
Season: June - November    
Difficulty: Easy    
Rating: Best - Very Good - Good - Fair    
Use: Heavy    
Users: Hikers    
Region: Darrington Ranger District  
Maps: USGS Mallardy Ridge
Darrington Ranger District Map
Printable Topo 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. Follow the road for 4.8 miles. Trailhead is on the left hand side.
Trailhead:        
No campsites, no water, toilet available.
Trail:        
Lake Evan is surrounded by the forest. Its shores are marshy. A well-maintained trail goes gradually up for about 0.7 mile with small downhill to Boardman Lake. There are campgrounds on the East side of the Lake. This is a very nice picnic stop.
         
         

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