Washington · April 2017
Hike Summary
Distance:
5.4 miles out and back
Total Elevation Gain:
1,350 ft
Starting Elevation:
1,162 ft
Highest Point:
2,450 ft
Hike Time:
3 - 4 hrs
Difficulty:
Easy to Moderate
Season:
Year Round
Dogs:
Allowed on Leash
Pass Required:
Lake Twenty-Two is a hike you can do year-round.
Located a little more than an hour from Seattle, off the Mountain Loop Highway, the lake sits at a lower elevation than other parts of the Cascades.
It is my opinion that the scenery here is most picturesque in the snow, so this hike is a favorite of mine in the early spring months.
In the winter, you might need some microspikes or other traction devices.
A pathway circles the lake, but parts of the loop are avalanche-prone, so it is recommended you stay away from far side of the lake in the winter.
In the summer, the snow-melt opens up the far side of the lake.
Dogs are allowed on this hike, and I have seen some swim in the lake in the late summer months.
First views across the Mountain Loop Highway
Lake Twenty-Two
Directions
Lake Twenty-Two is located off the Mountain Loop Highway in Washington.
Drive 2 miles east of the Verlot Ranger Station and turn south into the parking area.
There is an outhouse available here.
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Trailhead: 48.07686, -121.74584
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Lake Twenty-Two: 48.06690, -121.76220
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