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Howard Lake Hike


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MAP OF THE HOWARD LAKE HIKE


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Length: 2.28 miles round trip
Elevation Change: 603' gain
Season: Summer thru fall
Difficulty:   Moderate
Permit:
  NW Forest Pass Required
Latitude:   46.9175
Longitude:   -121.2331

Features:

This is a popular little hike that is richly rewarded. The hike follows the Pacific Crest Trail from trailhead just before a bridge over the Steheken River.

From the parking area, the trail to Howard Lake is a well developed part of the PCT system and gently climbs until it reaches Howard Lake. The lake kinda resembles a large pond with bulrushes along the shoreline.

In June through July there are abundance wildflowers. There are world class views of the surrounding mountain located within the North Cascades National Park.




Howard Lake from the western shore



How to get there:

   Trailhead:   N46 9.175, W121 2.331 (click for directions)  




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