Watson and Anderson Lakes
Concrete, Washington
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48°39'47.9"N 121°35'33.2"W Maps | Directions |
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Beautiful backcountry lakes, bountiful berry patches, glimpses of glaciers, and the option of hoofing to an old lookout site overlooking Baker and peaks and valleys north and south-no wonder this area is darn popular. The trails are short and wonderful for introducing young'uns to the great outdoors, but there's a fair amount of elevation to be gained to and fro, so be sure to bring the kid harness or at least extra chocolate bars.
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Add ResourceBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Concrete, Washington
- Head west on McKee St toward Magnus Pl (495 ft)
- Turn right onto Magnus Pl (0.1 mi)
- Turn left onto Limestone St (220 ft)
- Turn right to stay on Limestone St (0.4 mi)
- Continue onto Burpee Hill Rd (3.9 mi)
- Turn right onto Baker Lake Rd (7.4 mi)
- Turn right onto NF-1112 (0.6 mi)
- Continue onto NF-1106 (1.8 mi)
- Turn left onto NF-1107 (10.2 mi)
From Burlington (exit 230 on I-5), head east on the North Cascades Highway (State Route 20) for 23 miles, turning left (north) onto Baker Lake Road (between mileposts 82 and 83). Continue for 13.8 miles and turn right onto Forest Road 1106 (Baker Lake Dam Road). Proceed 2 miles (crossing dam), and then turn left onto FR 1107. Continue 9 miles and bear left onto FR Spur 022. In 1.1 miles find the trailhead at the road end (elev. 4300 ft).
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