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Lake · Mountain Loop

Cutthroat Lakes

5.9 mi round trip1,866 ft gainModerateDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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Permits and reservations

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

Distance5.9 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,866 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation4,105 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Cutthroat Lakes is a lake reached by a 5.9-mile round trip from Mallardy Ridge Trailhead. The route follows Walt Bailey 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 Mallardy Ridge Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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