Trip
Day Hike - Whistle Lake
Hike to a serene swim spot on Whistle Lake and go for a swim! First we'll summit Sugar Cube, swim in Whistle Lake, then summit Sugarloaf for the best views and enjoy wildflowers along the way.
Contacts
- Mon, May 13, 2024
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 7.3 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,500 ft
- Pace: 2mph generally
- 2 (7 capacity)
- Sat, May 4, 2024 at 3:39 PM
- Fri, May 10, 2024 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Hike in the Anacortes Community Forest Lands (ACFL) and enjoy being in the forest, checking out some views and seeing the spring wildflowers. The hike will take us up and down and up and down (etc), sometimes steeply but not for very long at a stretch.
When we arrive at Whistle Lake, we'll have the option to go for a swim. If you plan on swimming, please bring some type of swimming attire and be aware that, while it is a low-elevation lake (440'), it is by no means warm. It is very doable for those who swim outdoors in lakes, but bringing a towel and extra clothes is important.
9AM, Sugarloaf Mt trailhead on Heart Lake Rd
Mount Erie, Sugerloaf, Heart Lake & Whistle Lake
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Green Trails Deception Pass No. 41S
see Land Manager - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Headlamp
- Sun protection
- First aid
- Knife
- Fire
- Shelter
- Extra food
- Extra water
- Extra clothes