Barclay Lake Overnight

We backpacked this trail in the middle of winter so our experience may be a little different than the rest...

We drop up most of the way to the trail head, but due to snow, had to stop just short. We made our way to the trail with our snow shoes. Once the trail started we were able to take them off an hike normally.

This trail is short but sweet. You cross a few creeks before getting to the lake. There were a few others set up with camp fires but we kept trekking a little bit further until we found an open area with an amazing view of Baring Mountain. This is where we set up camp. We went a bit further down the trail to explore, but turned back to get to camp before dark. This is a great hike for new back packers or even a quick day trip.

Driving DirectionsFrom Everett, head 40 miles east on US 2 to the settlement of Baring. Near milepost 41 and across from a convenience store, turn left (north) onto 635th Place NE. Cross railroad tracks and after 0.3 mile come to a junction. Turn left onto Forest Road 6034 and proceed for 4.2 miles to the trailhead (elev. 2200 ft).