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Washington
Vanson Lake
0.3 mi
Distance
11 ft
Gain
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Quick trip — under 2 mi
Out & back
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Vanson Lake
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 0.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 11 ft
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About this trail
Vanson Lake is a short out-and-back trail in Washington covering 0.62 miles with 11 feet of elevation gain. The route follows a straightforward path to the lake.
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