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| Blanca Lake Trail |
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Ending Elevation:
4,000 Feet
Usage:
Very Heavy
Length:
3.5 Miles
Elevation Gain:
2,100 Feet
Difficulty:
Most Difficult
Beginning Elevation:
1,900 Feet
Trail Number:
1,052
Reservation:
No
Season:
Late Spring - Late Fall
From Gold Bar, Driving west on U.S. Hwy. 2, turn north at Index turnoff onto North Fork Skykomish River Road #63. Drive 18.1 miles to trailhead.
Location Information
The Blanca Lake Trail is a strenuous 3.5 mile hike. The trail climbs immediately from the trailhead up 37 switchbacks, gaining 2,700 feet in elevation in 3 miles. From the ridge, the trail winds through grassy subalpine meadows until reaching Virgin Lake. The trail then descends 500 feet to Blanca Lake. The lake is a spectacular green color due to glacial till from the Columbia Glacier which can be seen at the northwest end of the lake.
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