Distance
7.5 miles roundtrip
Trail Guide
Annette Lake Trail
7.5 mi roundtrip · 1,800 ft gain · Moderate · Annette Lake
Trail Stats
Elevation Gain
1,800 ft
Highest Point
3,580 ft
Trailhead Elevation
1,800 ft
Difficulty
Moderate
Trail Type
Out And Back
Features
Alpine lake
Old growth forest
Swimming (summer)
Technical Notes
Moderate hike through forest to a beautiful alpine lake. Trail parallels I-90 initially then turns into quiet forest. Steady climb with some rocky sections. Lake has a great swimming area in summer. Less crowded than Snow Lake. Snow on trail into June.
Getting There
Trailhead
Annette Lake Trailhead
Exit 47 off I-90
Parking: ~25 spaces
From Seattle
48 mi · 55 min drive
I-90 East to Exit 47. Trailhead is on the south side of I-90.
Planning Details
Best Season
June through October
Dogs Allowed
Yes
Required Pass
Northwest Forest Pass
Annual: $30.00 · Day: $5.00
Mountain
Annette Lake · 3,580 ft · Snoqualmie Region
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