AN AUTUMN TREK TO
Black & White Lakes CRAIG ROMANO | Story & Pictures
BLACK AND WHITE LAKES HIKE: Distance: 16.8 miles roundtrip Elevation Gain: 3,800 feet High Point: 4,515 feet Difficulty: moderately difficult Snow free: mid-June – Oct Trailhead Pass Needed: National park entrance fee.
Olympic NP wilderness camping permit required if backpacking. Notes: Dogs prohibited. No campfires above 3500 feet. GPS waypoints: Trailhead: N47 30.968 W123 19.691 Black and White Lakes: N47 34.493 W123 20.556 Features: magnificent old-growth forest, wildlife rich backcountry lake, exceptional autumn foliage, excellent alpine views, historic mining area. FJORD
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