Trail · Mount Adams
Blue Lake Ridge Trail #271
17 mi round trip3,909 ft gainVery hardDay 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
Distance17 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,909 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point5,082 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Blue Lake Ridge Trail #271 is a 17-mile round trip, out and back from Trailhead on Forest Road 21. The route follows Valley Trail #270, then Blue Lake Ridge Trail #271.
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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 Forest Road 21. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.