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Summary: The trail starts in cool woods and decends about 2 miles and 800 feet to a lush meadow and Swift Creek. Then the trail switches uphill 1000 feet through boulder fields and meadows. At about 4 miles you reach the saddle above Lake Ann. The close-up view of Mt. Shuksan and its glaciers is unforgetable. Now and again you hear the crack and crash of ice calving off the glaciers and the roar of dozens of waterfalls. Trailhead: From Bellingham, go east on Mt. Baker Highway (542) for 57 miles to the Mt. Baker Ski Area. If it is open, drive a little more than 1 mile further to the Austin Pass trailhead parking lot on the left. (Lat:48.8501 Lon:-121.68603) Trail Guides for Lake Ann: Day Hike North Cascades by Mike McQuaide (Sasquatch Books) Pacific Northwest Hiking by Ron C. Judd & Dan A. Nelson (Foghorn Press) Best Seasons: Fall, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: Glacier Public Service Center (360) 599-2714 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Robbie Hochreiter, who has posted 24 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Maurice on 11/3/2007 This is an absolutely amazing hike. I hiked this trail solo on 10-27-07. The road right past the Mt. Baker Lodge was closed. This added an additional 1.5 miles to the hike each way and an elevation gain of roughly 460 ft. However this did keep the crowds away for the trail, which is great if you are looking for solutide. I was the only person to hike this trail on this day. The trail was 8o% covered with snow. This was not an issue until the ascent on the last mile. I would not have seen the trail had it not been for a hiker with snow shoes that left a trail in the snow three days earlier. Once I cross the saddle I was treated with a partial frozen Lake Ann. Also you are eye level with the Lower Curtis Glacier on Mt. Shuksan. AWE INSPIRING!
Reviewed by bs on 10/10/2006 awesome Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Washington Hiking, Washington Trails, Washington Hikes, Whatcom County Hiking, Whatcom County Trails, Whatcom County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||