Elbow Lake
| Difficulty | Distance | Steps | Elevation Gain | USFS Trail # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 8.1 Miles One-way | 20,366 est. | 1,400 | 697 |
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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