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Blanca Lake

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Blanca Lake - Index Washington Hikes

The rugged cliffs of Kyes, Monte Cristo, and Columbia Peaks above, the white mass of the Columbia Glacier in the upper trough, and the deep waters of ice-fed Blanca Lake filling the lower cirque. A steep forest climb ending in grand views, with further explorations available to the experienced off-trail traveler. This is a popular trip for day-hiking, but camping is too limited and cramped to be recommended.

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Trail Statistics & Information

Activity Type: Hiking
Nearby City: Index
Length: 8 total miles
Elevation Gain: 3,300 feet
Trail Type: Out-and-back
Duration: 6-8 hours
Season: July through October
Trailhead Elevation: 1,900 feet
Top Elevation: 4,600 feet
Local Contacts: Skykomish Ranger Station
Local Maps: Green Trails No. 143 Monte Cristo
Topo Map: Blanca Lake Topographic Map
Guide Book: 100 Hikes in Washington's Glacier Peak Region Guide Book
Driving Directions: View Guide
Trail Directions: View Guide
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Recent Trail Reviews

Teresa

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Date of Trip: 7/14/2009

The road to the trailhead has been repaired so this hike is now accessible.…

Len Henzke

Rating:

Date of Trip: 7/9/2002

As of July 5, the trail is snow-covered starting at about 3,500-4,000 feet.…
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Weather Conditions

  1. Rest Of Tonight
    Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Snow level 7500 feet. West wind in the passes near 10 mph this evening becoming light.

  2. Thursday
    Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Snow level 7000 feet. Afternoon pass temperatures in the mid 50s. Light wind in the passes becoming west near 15 mph in the afternoon.

  3. Thursday Night
    Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Snow level 6500 feet. West wind in the passes near 15 mph.

  4. Friday
    Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Snow level 8000 feet. Afternoon pass temperatures near 50. West wind in the passes 10 to 15 mph.

About This Trail Guide

100 Hikes in Washington's Glacier Peak Region
100 Hikes in Washington's Glacier Peak Region

by Ira Spring & Harvey Manning (The Mountaineers Books)

The sharp, ice-sculptured crags, alpine meadows, and deep forests which are the hallmark of the Glac…

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