Mountain Lake/Mt Constitution Loop

10.7 km loop.

Terrain: Moderately gentle

Elevations (in meters)
Start:	279	End:	279
Minimum:	279	Maximum:	734
Net Gain:	455	Cumulative Gain:	455

Mountain Lake Ranger Station Trailhead:

Facilities available at the trailhead include:

Campsite
Picnic tables
Toilets and/or outhouses
Water is available

Uses

Dayhike

3 boot (moderate).

Description

This trail is a combination of several trail segments within Moran State Park. These segments form a loop starting and ending at Mountain Lake. The trail first climbs in the forest to a junction with the Little Summit trail, turn left to go to Little Summit (approximate elevation 620m). You will come to a T junction, go left to Little Summit (the right fork leads to the parking area on the road). Re-trace your steps to the junction with the trail from Mountain Lake and continue climbing. You will soon come to an overlook providing your first taste of the views to come. Continue climbing to the summit of Mt Constitution (make sure you climb the tower for the best views). There are picnic tables at the summit if you want to stop there for lunch.

The return portion of the route utilizes the trail to Twin Lakes and then descends to Mountain Lake and back to the trailhead via a portion of the Mountain Lake Loop trail. The initial portion of the trail is quite steep.

Features

This trail features forests, lakes and views.

Water

Water is not available anywhere on the route. The lake water is not potable.

Last hiked:June 29, 2008

Other trails on Orcas Island

Cascade Creek
Cascade Falls
Cascade Loop
Cold Springs
Little Summit to Mt Constitution
Mountain Lake Loop
Mountain Lake to Little Summit
Pickett Road
Picnic area to Cascade Falls
Southeast Boundary
Sunrise Rock/Cascade Falls Loop
Twin Lakes
West Boundary

Trail-conditions

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