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| Ranger's
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Weather |
Road
Condition |
River
Level |
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| Distance: |
4.7
miles one way |
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| Hiking
Time: |
2.5
hours |
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| Trailhead
Elevation: |
2200
ft |
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| Elevation
Gain: |
+2700
ft |
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| Season: |
June
- October |
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| Difficulty: |
Moderate |
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| Rating: |
Best
- Very Good - Good - Fair |
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| Use: |
Heavy |
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| Users: |
Hikers |
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| Region: |
Skykomish
Ranger District |
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| Maps: |
USGS
Scenic
Skykomish Ranger District Map
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| Permits: |
Northwest Forest Pass is required
Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Regulations |
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| Driving
Directions: |
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Seattle take I-5 North to Exit 194 to Highway 2 East. Turn right at
MP 58.6 (right before railroad underpass). Pay attention, for there
is no sing indicating the road. Go over railroad tracks and turn right.
Road ends in 0.3 miles at the trailhead. |
| Trailhead: |
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| Small
parking, small campsite, creek near by, toilet. |
| Trail: |
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For
the first 0.1 mile the trail follows the road along the power lines
and turns left into the woods. For another mile gradually climbing
the trail goes through the old grown woods coming closer to the Surprise
Creek. There is small campsite at the creek crossing. The trail follows
the creek gradually climbing for about 1.5 miles. Then it gets steeper
and zigzags for the next two miles before reaching Surprise Lake  .
Main trail continues to the left for about 0.5 mile to PCT #2000,
right fork leads to the lake. The lake is beautiful with nice campsites.
Backcountry toilet is available. |
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