Coal Lake Trail #632

Coal Lake Trail #632

Highlights: Mountain views, Lake

Distance: 0.1 miles one-way

Beginning Elevation : 3600 feet

Ending Elevation: 3600 feet

Difficulty level: Easiest

Map(s): Green Trails #110 Silverton

Visitor Use: Heavy

SUMMARY:

This pretty 6.0-acre lake is in a sub-alpine setting. Since it is a short hike to the lake, it is quite popular. It’s an easy portage for canoes and rubber rafts, but there are only a limited number of campsites around the lake. You can expect crowds on summer weekends. A toilet is provided for your convenience.

TRAILHEAD ACCESS:From the Verlot Public Service Center, travel east on the Mountain Loop Highway for 15.0 miles. Turn left (north) on the Coal Lake Road #4060. Continue 4.4 miles to the trailhead.

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.