Lake Ann/Maple Pass Loop #740

The trail is in good shape, beautiful vistas, wildflowers in bloom and more (lupine and fire weed) to come. The reason I submit this report is because the 100 Hikes Book states that the turn off to Lake Ann is to the right, when indeed it is to the left of the main trail. It is really clear once you are on the trail where you should go. Even if you missed it, after about a half mile you should know you missed the turn off. Nonetheless, we met several people at Heather Pass (another mile and 1000 ft elevation gain past the turn off) who were wondering where the lake was. All you have to do is turn around and look down 1000 ft.

Whereever you go, this is amazingly beautiful terrain, even if it attracts some very inexperienced 'hikers' and their clueless, off-leash dogs ...