July 23 Lake Ann*

7:30 am to 4:00 pm

Moderate/Hard

8 miles round trip, 1000 ft elevation gain in and 1000 ft elevation gain out.  (Trail drops into a basin where Swift Creek Trail begins and then climbs to the lake).  There may be patches of snow on the ascent to Lake Ann and Yaktrax are recommended. Meet at 7:30 am at the Sedro-Woolley Food Pavilion parking lot. Return time 4:00 pm. This is a wilderness hike so unexpected circumstances may cause a change in plans. Contact Tom Ozretich at (206) 330-6129 or tom.ozretich@gmail.com if you have questions. No more than 12 pairs of eyes in a group. Each car of hikers will be their own group and will be responsible for the safe return of all in their vehicle. Each car may set its own return time. Northwest Forest Pass. Dogs allowed on leash. For trail conditions, and weather updates, visit Lake Ann (Mount Baker Highway) — Washington Trails Association.