Lake Twenty Two Trail #702

Highlights: Mountain views, Lake

Distance: 2.7 miles miles one-way

Beginning Elevation : 1000 feet

Ending Elevation: 2500 feet

Difficulty level: More Difficult

Map(s): Green Trails #80 Granite Falls

Visitor Use: Heavy

SUMMARY:

The trail follows Twenty-Two Creek the entire way, climbing continuously, but not steeply, through old-growth timber and a large talus slope. The trail is used year-round, and is always very crowded on summer weekends.

This is one of three Research Natural Areas on the district. It was set aside in 1947 to study the effects on water, wildlife, and timber of an area left in its virgin state, as compared to similar areas under intensive management. Thus, in order to help protect the characteristics of the area, OVERNIGHT CAMPING AND CAMPFIRES ARE NOT PERMITTED.

The lake is in a glacier-carved basin on the north flank of Mt. Pilchuck. Fishing can sometimes be quite good as the lake is 53 feet deep. Do not drink the water in this lake as there is a possibility that it contains the parasite Giardia. Please remain on trails to prevent erosion and impacts to rare plants.

TRAILHEAD ACCESS:From the Verlot Public Service Center (11 miles east of Granite Falls), travel east on the Mountain Loop Highway 2.0 miles to the trailhead on the right.

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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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.