Sauk Mountain & Sauk Lake, Washington

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Sauk Mountain & Sauk Lake

Skagit County, Washington

Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Fees: none

Activity: hiking

Elevation: 4100'-5541'

Current status (as of 8/28/25): past peak

Notes: One of the few peaks in the North Cascades with a relatively high-elevation trailhead. If you only visit Sauk Mountain, it's less than 4 miles round-trip; you can add on Sauk Lake if you want a longer outing.

Peak wildflower bloom on Sauk Mountain & Sauk Lake is typically from late June through July into late August, but there may be some flowers blooming from early June until early September.*

Typical year:

Info links:

Washington Trails Association

NWS weather forecast

Wildflowers in this area:

WildflowerSearch.org

iNaturalist observations

Consortium of PNW Herbaria

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* The dates given on this Web site for each location's blooming season are only estimates and can vary from year to year. Weather conditions in the winter and spring can shift these dates by up to a month, especially in the mountains. For the latest updates, check the Oregon Wildflowers or PortlandHikers Facebook groups, or browse the most recent postings to iNaturalist or Instagram.