Evans Lake Trail #1069Highlights: Mountain views, forest, lake, Alpine Lakes Wilderness Distance: 0.5 miles one-way Beginning Elevation : 3600 feet Ending Elevation: 3600 feet Difficulty level: Easy Map(s): Green Trails #175 Visitor Use: Medium SUMMARY:This short trail traverses semi-open forest to Evans Lake, 11 acres in area. Limited campsites can be found on the west side of the lake. Trail #1069 is a great hike for families with small children as well as the elderly. This trail is in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area. TRAILHEAD ACCESS:Drive State Route 2 for 1.7 miles east of the Skykomish. Turn south onto the Foss River Road #68. Continue on Road #68, staying to the right at the junction with Road #6835. Drive about 4.0 miles beyond that junction. Turn left onto Road #6846, continue 2.0 miles to the trailhead on right side of the road. 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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