Schaefer Lake Trail

This trail has moderate to steep grades climbing from the river valley up to Schaefer Lake within Glacier Peak Wilderness. Schaefer Lake sits in a pretty subalpine basin.

A 6.9 km half-day trail that offers a balanced outing without demanding too much. Budget around 1 hour and 32 minutes.

This is a point-to-point route, running from one location to another. Plan ahead for return transport, or consider reversing the route on your way back. The trail is officially waymarked as TR 1519, so look out for the trail markers along the way.

This is a Local Walking Network (LWN) trail — a community-level route perfect for exploring the immediate surroundings, popular with locals and visitors alike.