Near Picture Lake Path
Mt. Shuksan behind the Mt. Baker Lodge Lakes.

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Picture Lake Path

5.0 (4 Ratings)
A very popular and easy path with awesome views of Mt. Shuksan across Picture Lake.
0.3
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
LakeLakefrontViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.3mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
6ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
4,126ft
High Point
4,115ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Picture Lake Path is a nice, easy paved trail that circles Picture Lake with very little elevation gain. There is parking around most of the lake with a couple paths leading to the main lake path. There are two viewpoints along the path that are great places to snap a picture of Mt. Shuksan across Picture Lake. Calm mornings and evenings are great times to get a beautiful reflection of Mt. Shuksan across Picture Lake.

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