Lake · Mount Adams
Council Lake
26 mi round trip4,965 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
Distance26 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain4,965 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation5,256 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Council Lake is a lake reached by a 26-mile round trip from Summit Prairie Trailhead. The route follows Summit Prairie Trail, then Boundary Trail #1, then Boulder Trail #1C, then Forest Road 2334 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 Summit Prairie Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.