Lake · Mount St. Helens
Castle Lake
14.9 mi round tripLong dayDay 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
Distance14.9 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gainNot measuredTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevationNot mappedFrom elevation data
Overview
Castle Lake is a lake reached by a 14.9-mile round trip from Parking area. The route follows Castle Ridge Trail, then Castle 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 Parking area. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.