Hester Lake Trail Trail at Alpine Lakes Wilderness

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2.3 miles

Distance

1,081 ft

Climb

-72 ft

Descent

3,930 ft

High Point

1,009 ft

Altitude change

2,849 ft

Altitude min

2,898 ft

Altitude start

3,907 ft

Altitude end

8.4%

Grade

-7.2%

Grade max

34%

Grade min

2 miles

Distance climb

2,415 ft

Distance down

Hester Lake Trail Details

Activities
- Hike
- Trail Running
Riding Area

Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Leavenworth, Washington
Difficulty Rating

Blue Rate
Local Popularity
70 in Hiking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
Global Ranking
#106571 in Hiking [+]
- #313524 in Trail Running
Hiking SAC Scale

T2 Mountain Hiking
Trail Type

Singletrack
Direction

Both Directions
Dogs Allowed

Yes
eBike Allowed

No

Hester Lake Trail is a 10 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near North Bend, Washington that features a lake and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from July until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

The trail to Hester Lake is primitive and poorly maintained, passing through wetlands with interesting plant communities. Be prepared for lots of mud on your boots From the junction on the Dingford Creek Trail 1005, the Hester Lake Trail continues at a gradual grade. You will immediately cross two forks of Dingford Creek, possibly getting your feet wet. Just beyond Dingford Creek the trail may be hard to find due to washouts. Climb gradually for about two miles then switchback to a bench below Mt. Price. Hester Lake sits in this narrow valley near several campsites.

Access Info

From North Bend, Washington take I-90 east to exit #34. Take exit #34 and turn north on 468th Avenue. In 0.6 mile turn right onto SE Middle Fork Forest Service Road #56. Stay on Forest Service Road #56 for 12.2 miles; turn right to continue on Forest Service Road #56. In 1.0 mile Road #56 turns left. Continue for approximately 5.0 miles to the Dutch Miller Gap trailhead at Dingford Creek on the left side (parking is on the right side).

Hike the Dingford Creek Trail #1005 for 3.0 miles to the junction, where the Hester Lake Trail goes to the right.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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