Distance
4.4 miles roundtrip
Trail Guide
Barclay Lake Trail
4.4 mi roundtrip · 225 ft gain · Easy · Barclay Lake
Trail Stats
Elevation Gain
225 ft
Highest Point
2,423 ft
Trailhead Elevation
2,200 ft
Difficulty
Easy
Trail Type
Out And Back
Features
Alpine lake
Baring Mountain views
Family friendly
Technical Notes
Very easy, nearly flat trail to a beautiful lake with dramatic views of Baring Mountain's sheer north face. One of the easiest alpine lake hikes in the Cascades. Great for families and beginners. Trail can be muddy. No elevation gain to speak of.
Getting There
Trailhead
Barclay Lake Trailhead
FR-6024, off US-2 near Baring
Parking: ~20 spaces
From Seattle
60 mi · 70 min drive
US-2 East from Everett. Turn left on FR-6024 about 6 miles past the town of Index. Follow for 4.5 miles to the trailhead.
Planning Details
Best Season
April through November
Dogs Allowed
Yes
Required Pass
Northwest Forest Pass
Annual: $30.00 · Day: $5.00
Mountain
Barclay Lake · 2,423 ft · Central Cascades
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