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Trail · Mountain Loop

Big Four Ice Caves Trail

2.3 mi round trip338 ft gainEasyDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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Permits and reservations

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

Distance2.3 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain338 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point1,929 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Big Four Ice Caves Trail is a 2.3-mile round trip, out and back from Ice Caves Trailhead. The route follows Big Four Ice Caves Trail.

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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).

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Getting there

The hike starts at Ice Caves Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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