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Distance: 11.7 miles one way    
Hiking Time: 6 hours    
Trailhead Elevation: 2400 ft    
Elevation Gain: +1550 ft; -750 ft    
Season: June - October    
Difficulty: Moderate - Strenuous    
Rating: Best - Very Good - Good - Fair    
Use: Low    
Users: Hikers    
Region: Darrington Ranger District
Department of Natural Resources
 
Maps: USGS Bench Mark & Blanca Lake
Darrington Ranger District Map
Printable Topo Map
Permits: Northwest Forest Pass is not required  
Driving Directions:        
From Seattle take I-5 North to Exit 194. Follow Highway 2 East for 2.3 miles, stay in left lane, go to Lake Stevens Highway 204 East, in 2.2 miles take left (north) on Highway 9 to Lake Stevens, in 1.7 miles take right (east) on Highway 92 to Granite Falls, in 8.4 miles turn left (north) to Mountain Loop Highway, follow the Highway to milepost 15.7 and turn right (south) to road #4020, where sign indicates Boardman Lake Trail. From this point gravel road starts. In 2.6 miles turn right to Bear Lake Road #4021. Follow the road for 1.4 mile, look for sign to Ashland Lakes and turn left to road #4021016. Trailhead is in 0.1 mile on the righthand side.
Trailhead:        
Small parking, no campsites, no water, no restroomst.
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