Blue Lake - The turquoise pool is tucked against towering rock walls. The trail climbs easily through dense forest and skirts just below the massive granite faces of Liberty Bell Mountain and Early Winters Spires. The trail goes to the left at the trailhead information sign and parallels the highway for about a quarter-mile before beginning a slow, steady climb up the lower slopes of Liberty Bell Mountain. Off Highway 20 west of Liberty Bell Mountain. The mostly level trail follows the shady north side of Foggy Dew Creek through heavy forest.
Views are limited, but the cool forest is pleasant.
The trail continues two more miles to Martin Creek Trail. Take Gold Creek Road south of Carlton to Forest Service Road No. 200. Look for the sign to the Big Tree Botanical Area. A hike suitable for all ages, it's particularly beautiful in June when the wildflowers are out. Take Highway 20 east from Tonasket for 24 miles to Bonaparte Recreation Area exit on County Road No. 4953, which turns into Forest Service Road No. 32.