West Fork Foss Lakes Trail #1064Highlights: Mountain views, forest, meadows Distance: 7.8 miles one-way Beginning Elevation : 1600 feet Ending Elevation: 4700 feet Difficulty level: Easy at the start/More Difficult Map(s): Green Trails #175 Visitor Use: Extra Heavy SUMMARY:This trail climbs gently to Trout Lake. After Trout Lake, difficulty increases. From Trout to Copper Lake, the trail gains 2000 feet in 2.0 miles. No water is available on this section of the trail. Copper Lake is nestled among cliffs, meadows and talus slopes. The trail then climbs to Little Heart Lake before dropping to Big Heart Lake at the formal end of the trail.
TRAILHEAD ACCESS:Drive State Route 2 for 1.7 miles east of the Skykomish. Turn south onto Foss River Road #68. Continue on Road #68 for approximately 4.7 miles. Turn left onto Road #6835 and continue 2.0 miles to the trailhead. Northwest Forest Pass required to park: Yes TRAILGUIDE Best Seasons: Summer/Fall AREA US2 Skykomish River Stevens Pass RANGER STATION (NEAREST) Skykomish Ranger Station TRAIL REVIEW submit your review 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.
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