Annette Lake
Dec 30, 2009
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terpene
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Dec 31, 2009 07:21 AM
- Type of Outing
- Day hike
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Annette Lake
- Region: Snoqualmie Pass -- Snoqualmie Pass
- Agency: Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest, Snoqualmie Ranger District
- Trails: Annette Lake (#1019)
- Avg Rating: 3.50
- Be Aware Of
- Snow on trail
- Avalanche danger
It was a dark and stormy day....
The short gravel road leading to the trailhead has a few inches of snow, as does the large parking lot. Also, watch for some nasty potholes here.
Though snow-covered all the way, the trail is quite hikeable if you use boot traction devices and gaiters; Yaktrax worked well for me. The snow is deep enough for snowshoes only above 3000'; I carried snowshoes and didn't use them once. I don't use snowshoes if the snow is not at least a foot or so deep, as these cause a lot of damage to tree roots on the trail.
Be aware of several avalanche chutes on the lake approach - increasing snowpack is brewing up some dangerous conditions.
Though snow-covered all the way, the trail is quite hikeable if you use boot traction devices and gaiters; Yaktrax worked well for me. The snow is deep enough for snowshoes only above 3000'; I carried snowshoes and didn't use them once. I don't use snowshoes if the snow is not at least a foot or so deep, as these cause a lot of damage to tree roots on the trail.
Be aware of several avalanche chutes on the lake approach - increasing snowpack is brewing up some dangerous conditions.
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Keep an eye on this and several other avalanche chutes above 3000'
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