Highlight • Lake
Joan Lake
Hiking
5.0
(1)
This Highlight is in a protected area
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Henry M. Jackson Wilderness
Tips
Lisa
December 9, 2023
Hiking
Pretty, sparkling Joan Lake makes a wonderful detour, but there's really only one way to get here: Dropping down the east end of Johnson Ridge after either summiting or sidehilling past Scorpion Mountain. The trail down to the lake is quite steep, descending about 500 feet in a half-mile, and is probably the reason this remains such a peaceful destination, relatively speaking.
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6.71km
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610m
Embark on the moderate Johnson Ridge Trail, a 4.2 miles (6.7 km) hike that guides you through a mix of regenerating clear-cut areas and mature forests. You will gain 623…
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Elevation 1,540 m