Neature
Lake · Colockum Wildlife Area

Clara Lake

2.4 mi round trip891 ft gainEasyDay hike: No permitOvernight: Check first
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Permits and reservations

Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation. Just the Discover Pass on your dashboard.
OvernightCheck first
Some wildlife areas allow primitive camping and some do not. Check the area rules before an overnight trip.

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife rules. Matched from wildlife area boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.

About the trail

Distance2.4 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain891 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation5,515 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Clara Lake is a lake reached by a 2.4-mile round trip from Clara Lake / Marion Lake Trailhead. The route follows Lake Clara 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).

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Getting there

The hike starts at Clara Lake / Marion Lake Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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