Pinnacle Lake

Pinnacle Lake 703

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June 11, 2004

Ranger's Report

Weather

Road Condition

Distance:

1.9 miles one way

Hiking Time:

1 hour

Trailhead Elevation:

2700 ft

Elevation Gain:

900 ft

Season:

June - October

Difficulty:

Moderate

Rating:

Best - Very Good - Good - Fair

Use:

Moderate

Users:

Hikers

Region:

Darrington Ranger District

Maps:

USGS Verlot & Mallardy Ridge
Darrington Ranger District Map
Printable Topo Map

buy maps online

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 Bordman 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 side.

Trailhead:

Small parking, no campsites, no water (there will be no water source before the lake), no toilet.

Trail:

There will be no water before the lake, so make sure you have it with you. The trail starts at the junction with Bear Lake Trail in about 0.2 mile from Bear Lake Trailhed. Take a left fork. Rocky and rough trail climbs steeply through the woods. Before reaching the lake the trail enters rocky slopes with beautiful setting. The lake is very attractive with steep rocky shores

. South shore slope is covered with snow. A creek streams down the rocks coming out of the lake. Campsites and backcountry toilet are available at the lake. Camping is prohibited within 100 feet of the lake. There are no signs prohibiting campfires.