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Lake · Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

Carty Lake

0.7 mi round tripEasy by distanceDay hike: No permitOvernight: Not allowed
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Permits and reservations

Day hikeNo permit
No permit. Stay on trails and check for seasonal closures.
OvernightNot allowed
Wildlife refuges generally do not allow camping.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rules. Matched from refuge boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.

About the trail

Distance0.7 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gainNot measuredTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation28 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Carty Lake is a lake reached by a 0.7-mile round trip from Parking area.

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What you need

Parking and passes

No parking pass is needed at most trailheads like this one. Check posted signs, since some lots have their own rules.

Getting there

The hike starts at Parking area. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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