Dorothy Lake Trail #1072Highlights: Mountain views, forest, lake, Alpine Lakes Wilderness Distance: 4.5 miles one-way Beginning Elevation : 1900 feet Ending Elevation: 4000 feet Difficulty level: More Difficult Map(s): Green Trails #175 Visitor Use: Extra Heavy SUMMARY:The trail leads through densely shaded forest to the outlet of Dorothy Lake at 1.5 miles. The trail follows the lake's eastern edge for another 2.0 miles. From here the trail climbs over a ridge and heads southwest towards Bear, Deer, and Snoqualmie Lakes in the Snoqualmie Ranger District. This trail is in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area. TRAILHEAD ACCESS:Drive State Route 2 going 2.8 miles west of the Skykomish. Turn south onto the Old Cascade Highway. The road is just west of the highway tunnel. Drive the Old Cascade Highway for 1.0 mile then turn south onto the Miller River Road #6410. Continue on Road #6410 for 9.5 miles to the road's end at the trailhead. Northwest Forest Pass required to park: Yes TRAILGUIDE Best Seasons: Late Spring/Summer/Fall AREA US2 Skykomish River Index Stevens Pass RANGER STATION (NEAREST) Skykomish Ranger Station TRAIL REVIEW submit your review 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.
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