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A relatively easy trail leading to a beautiful mountain lake.


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Map Key

2.6

Miles

4.2

KM

Point to Point

2,473' 754 m

High

1,389' 423 m

Low

1,122' 342 m

Up

96' 29 m

Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

36%

Max Grade (20°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Lake · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

The trail is short, but it's steep and challenging enough to keep things interesting. The lake itself is a scenic little lake located on the northeastern slope of Mount Pilchuck that offers a perfect place to catch your breath.

Flora & Fauna

Vegetation becomes more interesting as you get further into the trail. There are large prickly leaves and bright red berries of devils club and fern understory.

Contacts

Shared By:

Justin S.

Trail Ratings

  4.4 from 35 votes

#111

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  4.4 from 35 votes
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Trail Rankings

#9

in Washington

#111

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Photos

Heather Lake view
Apr 24, 2015 near Granite…, WA
Heather Lake
Aug 16, 2017 near Granite…, WA
Making our way around the lake
Aug 16, 2017 near Granite…, WA
Heather Lake Loop (once you reach the top)
Aug 16, 2017 near Granite…, WA
Lake view from the Heather Lake Trail
Apr 24, 2015 near Granite…, WA
Snowy Heather Lake 5/13/23
May 13, 2023 near Granite…, WA
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Feb 27, 2025
Erik Carlson
Jul 6, 2024
Grace Xu
Jun 1, 2024
Michael Lacher
Apr 20, 2024
John Eun
Last 0.4 mi was still covered in snow. The rest of the trail was fairly dry.
Oct 21, 2023
G C
Jun 29, 2023
Michael Young
Apr 28, 2023
Michael Young
Oct 1, 2022
Cameron Podd
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