West Fork Foss Lakes Trail 1064
Enter Alpine Lakes Wilderness and climb gently for 1.5 miles to Trout Lake, where the trail becomes increasingly difficult, gaining nearly 2,000 feet in two miles. No water is available on this section of the trail. Copper Lake sits among cliffs, meadows and talus slopes. Hike a mile to Little Heart Lake before climbing and descending for another 1.8 miles over a steep ridge to the end of the trail above Big Heart Lake at 4,700-feet elevation.
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Specific Trail Information
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General Information
Stay out of areas closed for restoration.
Map:
- Skykomish Ranger District
- Green Trails #175
A valid Recreation Pass required at West Fork Foss Lakes Trailhead.
Alpine Lakes Wilderness self-issue permit is required for day and overnight use, obtained at the trailheads from May 15 to October 31.
No water on the trail.
The West Fork Foss Lakes Trail is within the Alpine Lakes Wilderness where wilderness regulations apply.
- The trail is hiker only.
- Maximum group size is 12.
- Dogs must be on a leash.
- Camp in established campsites and stay on established trails.
Address: 74920 NE Stevens Pass Hwy Skykomish, WA 98288
Phone: (360) 677-2414
Hours: Open Wednesday - Friday. Hours 9:00 am - 12 pm; 1 pm - 4:00 pm. Closed 12 -1 for lunch. Please call to confirm we are open. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Directions
From Skykomish travel east on Stevens Pass Highway (US-2) for almost 2 miles to Foss Road, just east of the Skykomish Ranger Station. Turn south onto Foss River Road (Forest Service Road 68). Continue on Forest Service Road 68 for approximately 4.7 miles. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 6835 and continue 2.0 miles to the West Fork Foss Lakes Trailhead.
