Lake · Mount St. Helens
Blue Lake
9.3 mi round trip1,513 ft gainHardDay 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
Distance9.3 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,513 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation4,709 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Blue Lake is a lake reached by a 9.3-mile round trip from Craggy Peak Trailhead. The route follows Craggy Peak ORV Trail, then Stabler Camp Trail, then Forest Road 9331, then Blue Lake 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 Craggy Peak Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.