Lake · Mount St. Helens
Badger Lake
4.6 mi round trip910 ft gainModerateDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation.
OvernightNo permit
No permit or reservation. Camp at least 200 ft from lakes and streams.
Outside wilderness and park boundaries, on Forest Service land. Matched from official boundaries and trail managers. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance4.6 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain910 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation5,006 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Badger Lake is a lake reached by a 4.6-mile round trip from Trailhead on Snyder Pasture Road. The route follows Boundary ORV Trail to the shore.
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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 Trailhead on Snyder Pasture Road. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.