Lake Ann is classified as a moderate to difficult trek. The stunning trail is 9.3 miles in length and is located close to Glacier, WA. It offers a lovely woodland backdrop and a lake. Hiking is the main usage of the path. What makes this path special is the lake that this trail is named after. Lake Ann is a beautiful clearwater lake located within a stone basin and has a calm, mirror-like quality.  Reflecting the surrounding natural tranquility, the lake serves as a beacon for Pacific Northwestern beauty and is no doubt one aspect as to why this trail is so popular and heavily trafficked. 

This trail tends to be closed for the winter longer than the other trails in the area. The snow tends to linger and it takes longer for it to melt, so it is recommended that this hike be done later in the summer onwards, specifically any month from July through October. 

In addition to the various mammals that can be witnessed roaming in the surrounding areas  (deer, pika, marmot, squirrels, mountain goats, eagles, woodpeckers), aquatic animals such as amphibians and fish can also be observed in Lake Ann itself. 
From the town of Glacier, Washington, travel approximately 14.5 miles east on Mt. Baker Highway to reach Lake Ann. The Austin Pass Picnic Area and the Heather Meadows Visitor Center will be in your path. A designated Lake Ann trailhead will be seen when you get closer to 14.5 kilometers. The parking lot has a limited space, enough for approximately 25 vehicles.  After parking in the lot, continue to the trailhead to begin your journey, which will take you to the breathtaking Lake Ann via woods, meadows, and rocky terrain. Dog friends can tag along, if they are leashed. You will need a Northwest Forest Pass.