Independence Lake Trail #712

Independence Lake Trail #712

Highlights: Mountain views, Lake, Old Growth

Distance: 0.7 miles miles one-way

Beginning Elevation : 3600 feet

Ending Elevation: 3700 feet

Difficulty level: More Difficult

Map(s): Green Trails #110 Silverton

Visitor Use: Medium

SUMMARY:

The trail passes through a clear-cut unit (harvested in 1961) and then enters into old-growth timber as it drops then rises to the lake. The lake is surrounded by forest and is heavily fished. There is camping at the north and south ends of the lake. The north end area offers a backcountry toilet.

Access to the North Lake Trail #712.1, which continues on to North Lake, is at the northeast end of the lake where it begins to switchback up the hillside.

TRAILHEAD ACCESS:From the Verlot Public Service Center (11 miles east of Granite Falls), travel east on the Mountain Loop Highway 15.0 miles. Turn left (north) on the Coal Lake Road #4060 and continue 4.8 miles to the trailhead at the end of the road.

Northwest Forest Pass required to park: Yes

TRAILGUIDE

Best Seasons: Summer/Fall

AREA

Verlot, Mountain Loop Highway, 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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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.