Annette Lake
| Distance: | 6 miles | |
| Time: | 4 hours | |
| Elevation Gain: | 1,715ft | |
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Description:
The trail begins at 1,900 feet and follows an old road a short distance to a crossing of Humpback Creek, one of the most scenic spots along the trail. The trail continues through the forest and intersects the Iron Horse Trail at 2,400 feet, about a mile from the trailhead.
The signed trail continues on the other side of the railroad grade and crosses Humpback Creek again before resuming its climb. In late June, there were many flowers and rock gardens along the trail. Lush Canadian dogwood (bunchberry) was dressing up old stumps and, where the snow had just melted out, glacier lilies and trilliums could still be seen.
Deep, cool forest alternates with open areas that offer good views of Humpback Mountain and the valley below. The trail crosses a small creek and the steep switch backs relent during the final mile.
A very easy 0.8 mile descend leads you to the lake . Several campsites are situated near the lake. The south and east sides the lake are surrounded with Abiel Peak and Silver Peak
Directions:
From Seattle drive east on I-90 and get off at Exit 47. Go right for .1 mile on Forest Road 55, and then left onto Forest Service Road 5590. Continue about .3 mile to the trailhead and parking lot, elevation 1,900 feet.
