Evans Lake Trail #1069
This very short hike to a lovely little alpine lake is perfect for youngsters.
Total Distance: 1.0 miles
Total Ascent: 50ft
Highest Point: 3700ft
Total Ascent: 50ft
Highest Point: 3700ft
Take Highway 2 out past Skykomish just beyond milepost 50. Take a right onto FR 68, also known as the Foss River Road. Continue on the road for 4.7 miles (the road becomes gravel after about a mile) to a junction with FR 6840. Veer left and follow FR 6840 for another 3.4 miles to the junction with FR 6846. Head left and drive 2.3 miles to the signed Evans Lake Trailhead. Continue onward to the end of the road for the unofficial Rock Lake trailhead. View Google Directions >>
Often called the easiest hike in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, the Evans Lake Trail #1069 is less than a 0.5 mile, that snakes beneath thick stands of old growth and mossy understory to the shores of a quiet, tree-lined lake.
There are a few campsites around the lake for those fledgling backpackers, though most hikers will find a secluded spot to settle in and soak up the serenity. Pair this hike with Rock Lake to round out a day of hiking. Alternatively, fisherfolk and adventuresome bushwhackers can follow a faint bootpath near Evan’s inlet creek up to Top Lake, though the path soon disappears as you progress up the hill.
There's a lot more to Evans Lake, and you can learn all about it in Alpine Lakes Wilderness: The Complete Hiking Guide. You'll find a trail map, route descriptions, history, and more for this and many other hikes throughout the State. Help support hikingwithmybrother.com and the work we do by picking up a copy!
There are a few campsites around the lake for those fledgling backpackers, though most hikers will find a secluded spot to settle in and soak up the serenity. Pair this hike with Rock Lake to round out a day of hiking. Alternatively, fisherfolk and adventuresome bushwhackers can follow a faint bootpath near Evan’s inlet creek up to Top Lake, though the path soon disappears as you progress up the hill.
There's a lot more to Evans Lake, and you can learn all about it in Alpine Lakes Wilderness: The Complete Hiking Guide. You'll find a trail map, route descriptions, history, and more for this and many other hikes throughout the State. Help support hikingwithmybrother.com and the work we do by picking up a copy!
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