Lake · North Cascades Hwy
Blue Lake
2.7 mi round trip915 ft gainEasyDay 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
Distance2.7 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain915 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation6,320 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Blue Lake is a lake reached by a 2.7-mile round trip from Blue Lake Trailhead. The route follows Blue Lake Trail, then Tarn Loop 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 Blue Lake Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.