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
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