Lake · Mountain Loop
Clear Lake
6.5 mi round trip1,521 ft gainModerateDay 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
Distance6.5 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,521 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation3,386 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Clear Lake is a lake reached by a 6.5-mile round trip from Parking area. The route follows Ashland Lakes Trail, then Bald Mountain Ridge Trail to the shore.
Heads up: trailhead needs a name.
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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.