Hiking Annette Lake Trail

At about 1 miles out, you'll pass under a high-tension power line and 0.25 mile later will cross the wide track on the Iron Hore Trail (the old railroad right-of-way). From this point, the trail gets serious. Serious about scenery, and serious about climbing.

The path switchbacks up the Humpback Creek valley for more than 1.5 miles until the last steep pitch puts you at about 3600 feet elevation. For the next mile, you'll traverse the slope above Humpback Creek, with occasional views across the valley to Humpback Mountain. The trail ends at the shores of Annette Lake, which lies in the cirque between Humpback Mountain, Abiel Peak, and Silver Peak.

Driving Directions:
From Seattle drive east on I-90 esit 47 (Asahel Curtis/Denny Creek). Turn right from the off-ramp and contnie 0.25 mile, then turn left on Forest Road 5590. You'll find the parking area in 0.3 mile.

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