Lake · Mountain Loop
Cecelia Lake
19.1 mi round trip4,562 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
Distance19.1 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain4,562 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation3,458 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Cecelia Lake is a lake reached by a 19.1-mile round trip from Shaw Lake Trailhead. The route follows Greg Ball Trail to the shore.
Heads up: 90% on old roads.
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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 Shaw Lake Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.