more stats
1.2 miles
Distance
72 ft
Climb
-44 ft
Descent
00:59:04
Avg time
28 ft
Altitude change
2,419 ft
Altitude min
2,470 ft
Altitude max
2,419 ft
Altitude start
2,448 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-7.7%
Grade max
8.9%
Grade min
3,054 ft
Distance climb
2,195 ft
Distance down
827 ft
Distance flat
00:59:04
Avg time

Lake Twenty Two Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Mount Pilchuck State Park
    Pilchuck, Washington
  • Ref Number
    #702
  • AKA
    Lake 22
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #22263 in Hiking [+]
    • #170092 in Trail Running
    • #18483 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #789 in Hiking · Washington [+]
    • #4,960 in Trail Running
    • #226 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

If you have made it to the lake you should finish off with completing the loop. The trail is flat with varied terrain, everything from wooded boardwalk, ankle killing shoal and wooded rooty sections.
The views are beautiful and circling the lake helps give perspective to the cliffs above the lake and the mountains in the distance.
Lake Twenty Two Loop is approximately 1 mile with a blue rated difficulty. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 50 minutes to complete this trail.

Access Info

Take Hwy 92 to Granite Falls, where it ends and becomes E Stanley Street. Go east 0.3 miles, then turn left (north) onto N Alder Avenue, which turns into the Mountain Loop Highway. 10.6 miles later, enter the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. 2.1 miles past the entrance to the Forest, pass over Twentytwo Creek, and 0.4 miles farther, turn right at the entry for the Lake Twentytwo trailhead. The parking area is located around a gravel loop and holds nearly 50 cars. There is a privy available.

Northwest Forest Pass Required

Disclaimer

Cars blocking the highway near the Lake 22 trailhead will be towed. Park in designated areas only or visit this trail during the week to avoid parking concerns

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 miles average
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  • 9 miles avg distance
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lake Twenty Two Loop located?
      Lake Twenty Two Loop is located in Mount Pilchuck State Park, Pilchuck, Washington, United States. It is part of the Mount Pilchuck State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.06702, -121.76246.
      ▼ How hard is Lake Twenty Two Loop?
      Lake Twenty Two Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lake Twenty Two Loop?
      Lake Twenty Two Loop has 72 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 44 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,419 ft to 2,470 ft.
      ▼ How long is Lake Twenty Two Loop?
      Lake Twenty Two Loop is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lake Twenty Two Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lake Twenty Two Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lake Twenty Two Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lake Twenty Two Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Lake Twenty Two Loop?
      The estimated time to hike Lake Twenty Two Loop is approximately 59 minutes. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Lake Twenty Two Loop?
      Lake Twenty Two Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 184 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 247 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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