SHAREGreenwater Lakes
A group of mountaineers lunches at Greenwater lake.
© Kelli Clouse
One of the many one-railing log bridges crossing the Greenwater River.
© Kelli Clouse
Cute rodent having a snack.
© Kelli Clouse
| Distance: | 4 miles, RT |
| Hiking Time: | 2 hrs |
| Elevation Gain: | 200 ft |
| High Point: | 2,800 ft |
| Snow Free: | May - Mid-November |
| GPS Waypoints: | TH: 47° 6' 24.84" N & 121° 28' 24.96" W |
A great early season hike, the fairly level trail to Greenwater lakes passes through a cathedral of old-growth douglas fir. At 3/4 mile, the trail crosses the Greenwater River and at 1.5 miles, re-crosses at the first of the two Greenwater Lakes. The upper lake, a great spot for lunch, is at 2 miles. Hikers who want to push themselves more, can continue to Lost lake (4.5 miles further) or Echo lake (5 miles further).
For those just getting acquainted with hiking the pacific northwest, this trail is a good introduction. It's also a great outing for families. This trail does get heavy use during the summer months.
How to get there: Twenty miles from Enumclaw, turn left off of Highway 410 onto Greenwater Road 70, four miles south of Federation Forest State Park. Travel 8.8 miles to a parking area on the right.
