Lake · Washington State Parks
Christmas Lake
0.6 mi round trip138 ft gainEasyDay hike: No permitOvernight: Campground
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Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation. Just the Discover Pass on your dashboard.
OvernightCampground
Overnight stays only in park campgrounds, booked through Washington State Parks.
Washington State Parks rules. Matched from trail managers on the map. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance0.6 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain138 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation1,099 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Christmas Lake is a lake reached by a 0.6-mile round trip from Cedar Falls Trailhead. The route follows old road, then unnamed path to the shore.
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What you need
Parking and passes
This trailhead is on state land, so you need a Discover Pass on your dashboard.
Get a Discover PassGetting there
The hike starts at Cedar Falls Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.