About
Length (round trip)0.7 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain500 ft up
Typical time15 min
SurfaceSteep forest switchbacks down to the dam
Best seasonLate July to September. This is the snowiest range in the lower 48 and high trails do not clear until well into summer.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see 🌄 Big views🏞️ Lake🌊 River or creek

A short trail through the forest to the edge of Ross Lake and the top of Ross Dam. The trail crosses Happy Creek and drops down from the highway to the impressive Ross Dam. Difficulty : Moderate. Distance and elevation : 1.5 miles (2.4 km) roundtrip with 500 foot (150 m) elevation gain Access : The trailhead is at milepost 134 on State Route 20. Leashed dogs allowed. Detailed trail description .

Tips
Downhill in and uphill out. The dam holds back Ross Lake, which runs 23 miles north into Canada. A water taxi from here serves the Ross Lake Resort and the northern trailheads.
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