Trail · Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Alta Mountain via Rachel Lake
10.2 mi round trip3,601 ft gainHardDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
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Day hikeFree self-issue
Fill out the free wilderness permit at the trailhead kiosk.
OvernightFree self-issue
No reservation. Use the same free permit, keep groups to 12 or fewer, and camp at least 200 ft from water.
Alpine Lakes Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance10.2 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,601 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point6,122 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Alta Mountain via Rachel Lake is a 10.2-mile round trip, out and back from Rachel Lake Trailhead. The route follows Alta Mountain via Rachel Lake.
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What you need
Parking and passes
Forest Service trailhead: display a Northwest Forest Pass or an interagency pass (America the Beautiful).
Buy a Northwest Forest PassGetting there
The hike starts at Rachel Lake Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.