Beaver Lake Trail #629

Mt. Baker – Snoqualmie National Forest

Home Definitions How Much Sites Beaver Lake Mountain Loop Hwy Back to Everett Area Page	This 3.0 mile long trail is rated “easiest” by the National Forest. It gains only 300 feet in elevation over its length from 900 feet to 1200 feet above sea level. The first 1.5 miles follows an old railroad grade along beaver ponds. At 1.5 miles there is a bridge between the ponds where you can view wildlife if you approach the ponds quietly. From here the trail enters old growth forest. You will want to note the groves of ancient cedar that are hundreds of years old. The trail leaves the river and passes the site of the former Sauk Ranger Station that was built in 1916. Equipment and supplies had to be brought in by packhorse until the railroad arriver in 1926. The trail climbs a couple of hundred feet to end on a road near Lyle Creek. A Northwest Forest Pass is required for each vehicle parked at the trailhead.
	Mt. Baker – Snoqualmie National Forest Beaver Lake Trail #629 http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs/recreation/activities/trails/drd/drd_0629.htm
	Directions: From Darrington travel the Mountain Loop Highway to our mile 41.5 (N. F. Milepost 44) to the Sauk River Bridge. Cross over the Bridge and take the first right (west) after the bridge. This road is 0.2 mi. long to the trailhead.. Recreationists are reminded that a Northwest Forest Pass is required at trailheads in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Hikers can buy a $30 annual pass or a $5 day pass at Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Ranger Stations. Passes are also available at local vendors or can be ordered by calling (toll free) 1-800-270-7504 or ordered on-line through Nature of the Northwest.

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