Hester Lake Trail #1005.1

Highlights: Mountain views, Forest, creek and lake

Distance: 2.5 miles on Trail #1005.1 and3 .0 miles on Trail #1005

Beginning Elevation : 2900 feet

Ending Elevation: 3900 feet

Difficulty level: More Difficult

Map(s): Green Trails #175

Visitor Use: Medium

SUMMARY:

From the junction the trail continues at a gradual grade. It immediately crosses 2 forks of Dingford Creek, a crossing that may require wet feet. Just beyond Dingford Creek the trail may be hard to find due to washouts. The trail climbs gradually for about 2.0 miles then switchbacks to a bench below Mt. Price. Hester Lake sits in this narrow valley. There are several campsites near the lake.

TRAILHEAD ACCESS:I-90 to exit #34. Turn north on 468th Avenue. In 0.6 mile turn right onto SE Middle Fork Road #56. Stay on Road #56 for 12.2 miles; turn right to continue on Road #56. In 1.0 mile Road #56 turns left. Continue for approximately 5.0 miles to the Dingford Creek trailhead on the left side (parking is on the right side).

Hike the Dingford Creek Trail #1005 for 3.0 miles to the junction, where the Hester Lake Trail goes to the right.

Northwest Forest Pass required to park: Yes

TRAILGUIDE

Best Seasons: Summer/Fall

AREA

I-90 Snoqualmie Pass

RANGER STATION (NEAREST)

North Bend Office42404 SE North Bend WayNorth Bend, WA 98045 Open Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm (425) 888-1421

Snoqualmie PassVisitor Center Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekendFriday - Monday8:30 am - 4:00 pm (425) 434-6111

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