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Blanca Lake Trail #1052

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  2. WA
  3. …North Cascades
  4. …Snoqualmie National Forest
  5. Wild Sky Wilderness
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“Trail to the turquoise lake fed by the Columbia Glacier. ”

John Eun
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4.2

Miles

6.8

KM

59%

Runnable

4,649' 1,417 m

High

1,931' 589 m

Low

3,879' 1,182 m

Up

1,837' 560 m

Down

25%

Avg Grade (14°)

144%

Max Grade (55°)

Dogs Leashed

Description

From the Blanca Lake Trailhead, the steep trail leads you through huckleberry bushes at its highest point before you descend to Blanca Lake, a unique turquoise lake fed by the Columbia Glacier. You can camp on the ridge-line before you descend to Virgin Lake, but Blanca Lake is for day use only.

Flora & Fauna

Huckleberries

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Office

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in Wild Sky Wilderness

#22916

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in Wild Sky Wilderness

#1,046

in Washington

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Blanca Lake panorama
May 29, 2015 near Skykomish, WA
The view from the trail to the south/southwest.
Jul 26, 2019 near Skykomish, WA
Once you reach the top of the mountain, the views are amazing! This is the view to the north/northeast off the trail.
Jul 26, 2019 near Skykomish, WA
Looking out across Blanca Lake toward the Columbia Glacier. Columbia Peak to the left and the Keyes Peak to the right.
Jul 26, 2019 near Skykomish, WA
Blanca Lake, as the morning light hits the Columbia Peak and Kyes Peak that tower over the Columbia Glacier.
Sep 7, 2024 near Skykomish, WA
BLANCA LAKE! ... on a cloudy day
May 29, 2015 near Skykomish, WA

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