Williams Lake Trail #1031.1

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Williams Lake Trail #1031.1via Dutch Miller Gap Trail #1030

Highlights: Mountain views, Forest, meadow and lake

Distance: 1.0 mile on Trail #1031.1 and 6.5 miles on Trail #1030 one-way

Beginning Elevation : 4400 feet

Ending Elevation: 4600 feet

Difficulty level: Easiest

Map(s): Green Trails # 176

Visitor Use: Medium

SUMMARY:

The Williams Lake Trail winds for one mile through sub-alpine forests and meadows, ending at the lake. The lake sits at the base of Bear's Breast Mountain and offers spectacular perspective to Bear's Breast Mountain and Summit Chief Peak. There are excellent camping sites along the west shore of the lake and plenty of fishing opportunities, as well as berry picking.

TRAILHEAD ACCESS:I-90 to exit 34. Turn north on 468th Avenue. In 0.6 mile, turn right onto the Middle Fork Road #56. Follow Road #56 for 12 miles to the junction, just past the Middle Fork trailhead. Stay on Road #56 by turning right and then left again in one mile. Drive another 11.5 miles to the end of the road. This road is very rough and a high clearance vehicle is recommended.

Hike the Dutch Miller Gap Trail #1030 for 6.5 miles to the junction with the Williams Lake Trail #1030.1.

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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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.