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March 28, 2003 - Heather Lake
Elevation Gain: 1100 ft
Time (RT): 2.75 hours
Distance (RT): 4 miles
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
  • Heather Lake @ Seattle P-I

    Related Book:
    Don't Waste Your Time in the North Cascades
    Winter Hikes in Puget Sound & The Olympic Foothills

  • From Granite Falls, drive the Mountain Loop Highway. At one mile past the Verlot Ranger Station, right after the highway crosses the South Fork Stillaguamish, turn right. Follow the signs 1.3 miles to the trailhead.
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    Many fallen trees along the trail
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    Corey standing next to a giant stump
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    Interesting looking tree and moss
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    Corey checks out a stream off-trail
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    The inside of this stump reminded me of canyon walls...
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    Finally at the mostly frozen lake
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    Corey and his reflection in a thawed portion of the lake
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    Cold enough for the snow to remain, but warm enough to not need a jacket?
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    One last look back at the lake and Pilchuck
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    All photos Copyright © Chris Duval