Annette Lake — Attraction in North Bend

Moderately hard hike but worth it.

We got to the trailhead at 10:15 am on a warm Friday in June (school is still in session) and there was plenty of parking. You do need a northwest forest pass (5 bucks online)

We had network for most of the hike, in case anyone is interested.

We’re slow hikers and it took us a little under 2.5 hours to get up to the lake and a little over 1.5 hours to get back.

Lots of small openings near the lake to sit along the water for a snack or just pictures

When you reach the water, don’t stop. Follow the trail on the left to a more open access to the water.

Trail was in decent condition with some mossy spots. Lots of small streams crossing the trail but easy to keep your shoes dry.

Early June and no snow.

Lots of...

Great hike. Had my daughter on my back with a pack weight of about 45 pounds. It was definitely a challenge with the weight, but without I would rare the hike as average difficulty. The hike starts and is a constant grade without much breaks, the middle of the journey has most of the switchbacks which take most of the elevation and the last mile is relatively flat as you traverse to the lake. Had some lunch at the top where there are some logs and flat areas to sit. Lake 22 is a little more picturesque but this lake is far less crowded. I was the only person with a...

What a wonderful get-away into nature! While this hike has it's steeper parts, a novice hiker like myself was able to reach the lake in just under 2 hours. I went on a weekday morning and there weren't many hikers on the way up, but by the time I had gotten back to the parking lot around 2pm there didn't seem to be more than a couple spots left. Definitely would recommend going! Just be prepared to put in a bit of work...