Lakes Dorothy, Bear, Deer, and Snoqualmie Hike
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The Lakes Dorothy, Bear, Deer, and Snoqualmie Hike provides access to Lake Dorothy, Bear Lake, Deer Lake, and Snoqualmie Lake. Four lakes on one hard hike makes for a great day! You’ll cover 20.9 km on this moderately trafficked route. Beware that some of the trail is subject to washout and the road to the trailhead is closed in certain weather conditions. Additionally, this trail is buggy, so bring a good spray.
Route Description for Lakes Dorothy, Bear, Deer, and Snoqualmie Hike
Nothing breaks up a 21.0 km hike better than four gorgeous lakes, right? Take in Lake Dorothy, Bear Lake, Deer Lake, and Snoqualmie Lake on this epic adventure. It’s also a good option for backpackers who can make use of the lakeside sites.
Begin from the trailhead, heading down alongside the river. You’ll cross the water and soon arrive at Lake Dorothy. Hike down along one long lakeshore and begin a steep section up the ridge to Bear Lake and Deer Lake, curving along the northern shore of both.
The route switchbacks steeply down to Snoqualmie Lake, where your hike ends on the shore. Turn around here, take on the steep section you just descended, and then retrace your steps back to the trailhead.
Getting to the Lakes Dorothy, Bear, Deer, and Snoqualmie Hike Trailhead
The trailhead for the Lakes Dorothy, Bear, Deer, and Snoqualmie hike is at the end of National Forest Development Road 6412.
Route Information
Backcountry Campground:
Bear and Deer Lakes Backcountry
When to do:
May-September
Pets allowed:
Yes - On Leash
Family friendly:
No
Route Signage:
Average
Crowd Levels:
Moderate
Route Type:
Out and back
Lakes Dorothy, Bear, Deer, and Snoqualmie Hike Elevation Graph
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