Contact Info
Suite 3A
Everett, WA 98201
- Phone:
- 425-783-6000
- Toll-Free:
- 800-627-0062
Basics
- Length:
- 6.8 miles
- Difficulty:
- Easy
- Elevation Range:
- 1600 feet to 4700 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 3100 feet
- Usage:
- Extra Heavy
- Season:
- Year round
Basic Directions
Drive State Route 2 for 1.7 miles east of the Skykomish. Turn south onto Foss River Road #68. Continue on Road #68 for approximately 4.7 miles. Turn left onto Road #6835 and continue 2.0 miles to the trailhead.
Description
The West Fork Foss valley is outstanding in its abundance of fine scenery and alpine lakes. All of Foss Lakes area is heavily traveled; expect weekends to be crowded. Best time would be mid-week and in the fall.
This trail climbs gently to Trout Lake. After Trout Lake, difficulty increases. From Trout to Copper Lake, the trail gains 2000 feet in 2.0 miles. No water is available on this section of the trail. Copper Lake is nestled among cliffs, meadows and talus slopes. The trail then climbs to Little Heart Lake before dropping to Big Heart Lake at the formal end of the trail.
A Northwest Forest Pass is required for each vehicle parked at the trailhead.
