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Anderson-Watson Lakes Trail #611
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Anderson-Watson Lakes Trail #611 is a hike to high alpine lakes for the entire family. For the first mile, the trail winds gently through timber and into lush, open meadows. At 1.0 mile there is a junction in the trail. Keep to the right at this junction to continue to Anderson and Watson Lakes. The spur that branches to the left is the Anderson Butte Trail #611.1, site of a former Forest Service fire lookout. Continue on the main trail for 1.0 mile to a second trail junction at 4700 feet. To the left at the second junction climb one mile over a saddle to the two Watson Lakes (elevation 4400 feet) or continue the descent 0.5 mile to lower Anderson Lake (elevation 4500 feet). Both groups of lakes offer spectacular views of Bacon Peak and are notoriously buggy in summer. A Washington state fishing license is required for fishing. Treat all drinking water. Use of backcountry stoves is recommended over building campfires at Anderson Lakes. The trail to Watson Lakes enters the Noisy-Diobsud Wilderness. In keeping with wilderness regulations, party size must be limited to 12. No campfires are permitted at Watson Lakes. Campers at Watson Lakes must use designated camps, which are marked with posts. The trail is 2.5 miles one-way and is considered to be more difficult. Elevation starts at 4200 feet.

Facilities: Anderson-Watson Lakes Trail #611 provides nearby camping and restrooms.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for Anderson-Watson Lakes Trail #611.

Best Time To Visit: Anderson-Watson Lakes Trail #611 is open summer through fall.

Fees: No fees are charged, but a Northwest Forest Pass is required for each vehicle parked at the trailhead.

Accessibility: This trail is not handicap accessible.

Rules: Do not litter.

Directions: To reach Anderson-Watson Lakes Trail #611 from Bellingham, start out going northeast on J Street toward Ellsworth Street for less than 0.1 miles. Turn right onto Ellsworth Street for 0.3 miles. Turn left onto C Street for 0.1 miles. Turn right onto Halleck Street for 0.2 miles. Halleck Street becomes Ohio Street for 0.5 miles. Merge onto I-5 South for 22.4 miles. Take the WA-11 North exit-Exit 231-toward Burlington for 0.2 miles. Turn right onto Chuckanut Drive and continue to follow for 0.1 miles. Chuckanut Drive become North Burlington Boulevard for 0.3 miles. Turn left onto WA-20 and continue to follow for 4.2 miles. Turn right onto West State Street for 0.8 miles. From Sedro-Woolley, follow State Route 20 east for 16.0 miles to milepost 82. Turn left (north) on the Baker Lake Highway (Forest Service Road #11). Continue for 14.0 miles to the Baker Dam Road and turn right. Drive past the Puget Sound Energy Kulshan Campground and across the Upper Baker Dam. After crossing the dam, turn left on Forest Service Road #1107. Follow Road #1107 for 8.0 miles. Turn left on Forest Service Road #1107022. The trailhead and parking area are located on the right.

Address
Mt. Baker Ranger District-Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
810 State Route 20
Sedro-Woolley, Washington 98284
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