One of Snohomish County's most popular trails to close for 3 months

VERLOT — The popular Lake 22 trail east of Granite Falls will be closed starting Wednesday until Oct. 10, the U.S. Forest Service announced Monday.

The three-month closure will give time to repair damage from flooding in December. The 5.4-mile round-trip trail crosses a number of streams on the way to its namesake lake.

Workers will excavate material and stabilize embankments along the route. Construction efforts will also rebuild switchbacks, improve drainage, and install steps and stairways. Boardwalks will also be installed in some areas.

The Forest Service plans to use heavy equipment and helicopters, which is part of the reason the trail will be closed. A press release noted “blasting may also occur.”

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