Lake Twenty Two Trail #702

Mt. Baker – Snoqualmie National Forest

Home Definitions How Much Sites Lake Twenty Two Mountain Loop Hwy Back to Everett Area Page	This lake is one of the few lakes in the world that remains in its natural state. Because of this the trail is very busy on summer weekends. The lake is in a basin carved by glaciers on the north side of Mt. Pilchuck. The 2.7 mile trail to the lake follows Twenty Two Creek the entire distance. The trail rises steadily 1500 feet from the trailhead to the lake and the entire distance is through old growth forest. Lake Twenty Two is a Research Natural Area. 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 areas under intensive management. Therefore there is no overnight camping in the area and please remain on trails to limit erosion and destruction of rare plants. Note: DO NOT DRINK WATER FROM THE LAKE. It contains the parasite Giardia. A Northwest Forest Pass is required for each vehicle parked at the trailhead.
	Mt. Baker – Snoqualmie National Forest Lake Twenty Two Trail #702 http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs/recreation/activities/trails/drd/drd_0702.htm
	Directions: The trailhead for Lake Twenty Two is on the left at milepost 74.8 on our Mountain Loop Highway guide. The Lake Twenty Two trailhead is also on the right 2.0 mi. east of the Verlot Public Service Center. 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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