Beaver Lake
(Trail #629)

HIKING / BACKPACKING

Distance: 6.4 miles one way Hiking Time: 4 hours High Point: 1200 feet

Elevation Gain: 500 feet

Maps: USGS White Chuck Mountain Greentrails - Sloan Peak #111

What was once Beaver Lake until last year's flooding is located along the Sauk River midway along the trail which starts at Sauk River Bridge and ends at Lyle Creek. The lake was more like a pond and as the name suggests, was used for the beavers' homes in a wetland along the river. This trail is easy and a good way to loosen up the legs early in spring when the higher areas are frozen over.

Directions: From Darrington, take the Mtn Loop Hwy #20 south for 10 miles just past the Sauk River crossing. Just past the bridge is the road on the right leading 0.2 miles to the trailhead.