Hike to Lake Twenty-Two, Mountain Loop Highway | near Darrington, WA

This is a very popular hike and the trail can be quite busy, especially on the weekend. I headed out on a weekday in June and had a great time. There were quite a few other hikers, but plenty of space to spread out along the trail. The weather was sunny, not too hot, and there were no mosquitoes or other bugs. I've added the link to the WTA trail description below.
Happy Trails ~ Jennifer

The unusual name for the Lake probably comes from the time when creeks in the area were numbered, and it was likely given it's name since this lake feeds the Twenty-Two Creek.

In 1947 the area was set aside as a Research Natural Area - RNA, land set aside to preserve natural ecosystems and to provide educational and research opportunities. It is 1 of 3 RNAs in the Darrington Ranger District.

Washington Trails Association Lake 22
https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/l...

Mount Pilchuck, Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_P...


Hiked on June 5, 2025
5.4 miles out and back (8.7 km)
1,300' elevation gain (396 M)
Moderate

Mountains
Mount Pilchuck
Three Fingers
Liberty Peak

Wildflowers
False Lily of the Valley
Bunchberry
Strawberry Bramble
Littleleaf Montia
Thimbleberry
Salmonberry
Mock Azalea
Youth-on-age
Red Columbine
Marsh Violet
Marsh Marigold
Pink Mountain Heather
Stream Violet
Sitka Valerian
Fleabane
Bleeding Heart
Stink Currant

Reptile
Garter Snake



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