Image Lake — Wilderness lake reflects Snohomish County’s supreme peak

August 25, 2016 |

Quick Facts: Location: Glacier Peak Wilderness Land Agency: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Roundtrip: 33.0 miles Elevation Gain: 4,700 feet Green Trails Map: Mountain Loop Highway 111SX Contact: Darrington Ranger District: Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest  Notes: NW Forest or Interagency Pass required; No camping within ¼ mile of Image Lake—use established campsites; no fires at lake; respect re-vegetation…

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Circle Peak–Round this summit for fantastic 360-degree views

August 9, 2016 |

Location: White Chuck River Valley, Mountain Loop Highway Land Agency: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Roundtrip: 18.6 miles High Point: 5,983 feet Elevation gain: 4,800 feet Difficulty: challenging Notes:FR 23 is currently is closed at mile 4 due to a washout Green Trails Maps: Mountain Loop Highway no. 111SX Recommended Guidebook: Day Hiking North Cascades 2nd…

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