USA Blanca Lake

One of the most beautiful lakes in Washington State. You will never forgot its amazing blue color.

This destination can only be reached on foot. 7.5 miles round trip with 3,300 ft elevation gain makes it a rather hard hike but your effort will be worth it.

Traction devices (snowshoes or micro spikes) and good navigational skills might be necessary when snow is still present on the trail.

Road is not plowed. Only accessible after snow melts from the road.

Take US Hwy 2 east from Monroe to just past the town of Skykomish. Turn left on to FR 65, more clearly marked as Beckler River Road and drive 12.5 miles on this road, passing the Beckler River Campground just after the pavement turns to gravel. After driving 12.5 miles, you arrive at Jack Pass, a 5 way junction. Take the second left. After driving 2.3 miles descending from Jack Pass, arrive at a junction with FR 63 and the private Garland Mineral Springs Road. Take a right on FR 63 and proceed about 2 miles. The trailhead is on a small spur road to the left, up another small hill.

Come early. Parking lot fills quickly on the weekends.