Lake Clarice Trail #1066

Highlights: Mountain views, forest, lake

Distance: 4.0 miles one-way(plus 10 miles on Deception Creek Trail #1059)

Beginning Elevation : 4500 feet

Ending Elevation: 4500 feet

Difficulty level: More Difficult

Map(s): Green Trails #176

Visitor Use: Medium

SUMMARY:The trail begins at Deception Pass, which is accessed via the Deception Creek Trail #1059, the Pacific Crest Trail #2000, or the Cle Elum River Trail #1376.

Clarice Trail heads north then northwest of Blue Ridge ascending and descending 3.4 miles to the junction with the Marmot Lake Trail #1066.1. Marmot Lake is 0.7 mile west from the junction and spans 135 acres at 4,900 feet elevation. Continue north on trail #1066 another 0.6 mile to Lake Clarice, a 40-acre lake situated at an elevation of 4,500 feet.

TRAILHEAD ACCESS:Drive State Route 2 going 7.8 miles east of the Skykomish to Deception Creek Road #6088. Turn south off the highway and drive 1.0 mile to the Deception Creek trailhead. Hike 10.0 miles south on the Deception Creek Trail #1059 to Deception Pass. Trail #1066 to Marmot Lake and Lake Clarice begins at this junction heading northwest.

Northwest Forest Pass required to park: Yes

TRAILGUIDE

Best Seasons: Late Spring/Summer/Fall

AREA

US2 Skykomish River Stevens Pass

RANGER STATION (NEAREST)

Skykomish Ranger Station

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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.