Lake Ann Trail #600

Mt. Baker – Snoqualmie National Fores

Home Definitions How Much Sites Lake Ann	The 4.1 mile long Lake Ann Trail begins at 4,700 feet in elevation Austin Pass. The trail enters the Mt. Baker Wilderness Area and winds down switchbacks to the headwaters of the Swift Creek Drainage. In 2.5 miles you pass the unsigned junction with the Swift Creek Trail #607 on the right. The trail winds through both meadows and wooded areas. Mt. Baker comes into view as the trail climbs out of the Swift Creak Drainage. The trail reaches a saddle above Lake Ann and when you continue on down toward the lake you encounter a junction. The trail to the left goes to the Fisher Chimney route to Mt. Shuksan and the trail to the right leads to campsites along the lake. At Lake Ann you get a wonderful close up view of Mt. Shuksan and its Curtis Glacier. If you should be luck enough to hear a thunderous roar it will mean that part of the face of the glacier has broken off and is falling down the rock face of the mountain. Lake Ann often remains frozen into late summer and often there is dangerous snow on or above the trail so hike with caution. The crossings of Swift Creek can be very dangerous during periods of high snow run off. If entering the North Cascades National Park Service Complex overnight, a free backcountry permit is required. Fires are prohibited; campers must use backcountry stoves for cooking. In keeping with wilderness regulations, party size is limited to 12. A Northwest Forest Pass is required for each vehicle parked at the trailhead.
	Mt. Baker – Snoqualmie National Forest Lake Ann Trail #600 http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs/recreation/activities/trails/mbrd/mbrd_0600.htm
	Directions: From Glacier , travel east on Mt. Baker Highway 542 for 23.0 miles to Heather Meadows. The Lake Ann trailhead and parking area are located on the left hand side of the road, between Austin Pass Picnic Area and Artist Point in Heather Meadows. Hike Lake Ann Trail for 2.3 miles to the intersection (not signed) with Swift Creek Trail. Recreationists are reminded that a Northwest Forest Pass is required at trailheads in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Hikers can buy a $30 annual pass or a $5 day pass at Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Ranger Stations. Passes are also available at local vendors or can be ordered by calling (toll free) 1-800-270-7504 or ordered on-line through Nature of the Northwest.

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