Goat (Snohomish County)

Goat Lake sits in a steep glacial valley surrounded by ridges and peaks that separate it from the historic Monte Cristo mine sites to the southwest and the North Fork Sauk watershed and Sloan Peak to the north.

There are two different trail options from the parking area. The lower is strictly for hiking and follows Elliot Creek to the Henry M Jackson wilderness boundary where the upper and lower trails merge. The upper trail is slightly longer and follows an old logging road which is suitable for a sturdy bicycle. Most riders will end up pushing their bikes most of the way up to the wilderness boundary (where your bike must stay) but the ride back to the parking area makes it worth it. There are plenty of established campsites available for those who wish to spend the night on the outlet end of the lake.

The lake has been recently stocked with Rainbow Trout and also has a population of naturally reproducing Eastern Brook Trout. There are limited angling opportunities from shore, a raft or flotation device could prove to be handy.