Frog Lake Trail #659

Frog Lake Trail #659

Highlights: Mountain views, forest, Lake,

Distance: 1.0 miles one-way

Beginning Elevation : 600 feet

Ending Elevation: 1000 feet

Difficulty level: More Difficult

Map(s): Green Trails #111 Sloan Peak

Visitor Use: Low

SUMMARY:

This trail is a short nature hike, climbing steadily up the side of the hill, with views of Clear Creek far below. The trail comes out at the road after 0.8 miles, but then makes a sharp turn back toward the lake. The trail continues on, passing through dense forest, eventually ending at the 1.5-acre Frog Lake.

TRAILHEAD ACCESS:From the Darrington Ranger Station, take the Mountain Loop Highway along the west side of the Sauk River. Follow this road for approximately 4.0 miles. Parking is available on the right just before the Clear Creek bridge.

Northwest Forest Pass required to park: Yes

TRAILGUIDE

Best Seasons: Summer/Fall

AREA

Darrington, Mountain Loop Highway

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.