Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest / Noisy-Diobsud Wilderness

Anderson-Watson Lakes Trail 611

USFS, Baker Lake Area


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OWNER: US Forest Service

CONTACT: 360-856-5700

WEBSITE: http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mbs/recarea/?recid=80256

ACCESS POINTS:     Hwy. 20, Baker Lake Area: Watson Lakes Trailhead    

MANAGED BY: Forest Service Region 06 - Pacific Northwest Region Federal

PARK SIZE: 40.43 Acres

HAS TRAILS: yes


GENERAL INFO:

Park Type: Conservation Area

Special Features/Comments: Noisy Diobsud Wilderness area with staggeringly steep ridges and mountain valley creeks. Seasonal access.

GETTING THERE:

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pDriving Directions: From the Mt. Baker Ranger District office in Sedro-Woolley, WA follow State Route 20 east for 16 miles to Milepost 82. Turn left (north) on the Baker Lake Hwy (Forest Service road 11). Continue for 14 miles to the Baker Dam Road and turn right. Drive past the Puget Sound Energy Kulshan Campground and across the Upper Baker Dam. After crossing the dam, turn left on Forest Service road 1107. Follow Forest Service road 1107 for 8 miles. Turn left on Forest Service road 1107022. The trailhead and parking area are located on the right.

kParking Instructions: Parking Pass Required. Rough road to trailhead.

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Trails, Birdwatching, Fishing


AMENITIES:

General Park Amenities: Restrooms

Pets: Allowed On-Leash

Camping: Primitive


TRAILS:

Trail Description: A family-friendly hike to beautiful sub-alpine lakes.


Trail Surface: Unpaved

Trail Activities: Walking, Hiking, Running/Jogging

Trail Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Layout: Linear

Trail Length: 1 to 5 miles

Trail Shade: Some

Trail Surface Type: Sand/Dirt

Trail Slope: Moderate

Trail Width: 2-4 ft

Trail Extras: Panoramic Views


OTHER:

Park Information: Maps

Staffing & Safety: Ranger Patrol

Natural Water Feature: Pond/Lake


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Last Updated Nov 13, 2018