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.
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47.96, -120.81 · rel 17951739
47.96, -120.81 · rel 17951739
Schaefer Lake Trail
6,9 km from start to finish .
Washington · 47.96°N ·
120.81°W
6,9km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
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02 · The story
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03 · Landmarks
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04 · Intersecting routes
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05 · From the trail
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Schaefer Lake Trail is 6.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Schaefer Lake Trail takes approximately 1h 44min to complete.
No, Schaefer Lake Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Schaefer Lake Trail starts near coordinates 47.9523, -120.773.
Schaefer Lake Trail is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Schaefer Lake Trail is maintained and managed by US Forest Service.