Boardman Lake & Lake Evan Trail #704

Highlights: Mountain views, Old Growth Forest, Lakes

Distance: 0.8 mile one-way

Beginning Elevation : 2800 feet

Ending Elevation: 3100 feet

Difficulty level: Easiest

Map(s): Green Trails #110 Silverton

Visitor Use: Heavy

SUMMARY:

For those wanting a picnic stop near the road, 12.8-acre Lake Evan provides a peaceful wooded setting. Most of the lakeshore is too marshy for use, but just off the trail is firm ground. A backcountry toilet is provided near the parking area.

Just after 100 yards the trail goes through dense old-growth forest for 0.8 mile to the outlet of Boardman Lake. A rough, unmaintained user trail continues along the north and west sides of the lake. On the east shore of the lake is a campground with 5 campsites. Please stay on the trails. There are rare plants located in this lake basin.

TRAILHEAD ACCESS:From the Verlot Public Service Center, drive east along the Mountain Loop Highway 4.5 miles. Turn right (south) on the Schweitzer Creek Road #4020. Continue on for 5.0 miles to the trailhead on the left.

Northwest Forest Pass required to park: Yes

TRAILGUIDE

Best Seasons: Summer/Fall

AREA

Verlot, Granite Falls

RANGER STATION (NEAREST)

1405 Emmens St. Darrington, WA 98241

Open Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm(360) 436-1155

Verlot PublicService Center

Open Thursday - Monday8 am - 4:30 pm (360) 691-7791

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Notice: Hiking in the backcountry can be dangerous. Information on this website comes from a variety of sources. You have to be responsible for using good common sense and researching trails carefully. Things change constantly in the outdoors.

Use caution while hiking so you can enjoy it safely. Don't get in over your head. A call to the ranger station and avalanche hotline(winter) are highly recommended. Bring the ten essentials and make sure someone knows where you are going and expect to be back.