Foss Lakes
(Trail #1064)

HIKING / BACKPACKING

Distance: 13.6 miles round trip to Big Heart Lake Hiking Time: 2 days

High Point- 4545 feet

Elevation Gain: 2900 feet

Maps: USGS Skykomish, Big Snow Mountain Greentrails - Skykomish #175

The East fork of the Foss River finds six mountain lakes over 75 acres and many smaller lakes. The trail leads past 17.3 acre Trout Lake (bigger since the outlet was dammed a few years back), up an 1800 foot climb to Malachite at 79.7 acres, past 147.8 acre Copper Lake, 28.6 acre Little Heart and up to 190.7 acre Big Heart. From Big Heart, cross country routes lead to Angeline, Chetwoot Lake and beyond. From either a day hike into Trout Lake, or overnight farther in or even a possible long term trip into the upper lakes, the Foss Valley provides endless opportunities.

Directions: Take US 2 east from Skykomish 1.8 miles; turn right on the Foss River Road. Follow 4.2 miles to East Fork Foss River Trailhead; continue up the Foss River Road 4.8 miles. Turn left and go 2 miles to the trailhead and parking.