Near Glacier Lake Trail #89
View from Log Covered Beach
Near Glacier Lake Trail #89
First view of the lake. The trail turns left (north) to get to the shore.
Near Glacier Lake Trail #89
The beautiful old growth is easier to enjoy when getting carried.

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Glacier Lake Trail #89

4.0 (4 Ratings)
This short trail through a valley filled with dense old growth travels to a lovely glacial lake.
1.9
mi
Distance
1,053
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Family FriendlyLakeRiver/CreekSwimmingViews
Access Issues
This trail enters the Goat Rocks Wilderness so wilderness rules apply.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.88mi
Distance
1,053ft
Elevation Gain
288ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
2,977ft
High Point
2,004ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Five miles south of WA 12 on Forest Road 21, you'll see a small side road to the left numbered 2110. Take this road to the second switchback (about half a mile) where there is parking for perhaps five vehicles max. The trailhead has a wilderness registry you should use and is clearly marked. The trail itself begins by heading straight south for a fifth of a mile into the valley. It then turns east and descends to be level with the creek at the only point the trail actually meets the creek. It then continues east, entering huge old-growth forest and the Goat Rocks Wilderness. After climbing through the dense forest with minimal views, you'll be rewarded by clear views over the beautiful lake from the old moraine. The trail continues down to the north (left) past a nice camping spot to the water's edge.

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Contributors
Karl W