Lake · Big Buck Wildlife Area
Dead Horse Lake
7.5 mi round trip843 ft gainModerateDay hike: No permitOvernight: Check first
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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
Distance7.5 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain843 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation2,280 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Dead Horse Lake is a lake reached by a 7.5-mile round trip from Parking for Deadhorse Lake Trail.
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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 Parking for Deadhorse Lake Trail. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.