Elbow Lake

Difficulty Distance Elevation Gain USFS
Trail #'s
Green Trails
Map
 Moderate 8.1 Miles One-way 1,400 697, 45

Destination

Elbow Lake, 3,250 feet

Notes

In the Baker Lake Basin of the Mt. Baker National Recreation Area. Elbow Lake can also be accessed from Road 12 (6.0 miles round trip). Due to seasonal closures of the road, expect to add four miles to the trek.

Moderate hike through old-growth, stock, wilderness.

The trailhead for Elbow Lake is on the right side of Road No. 38. The old sign is gone but it is easy to recognize. It is the first trail off the road and is on the opposite side of a parking clearing.

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First Aid

Don’t forget to pack a well-stocked first aid kit! Make sure to swap out any expired items and include any special medications you might need.

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