Lake · Mount St. Helens
Deadman's Lake
10.5 mi round trip2,597 ft gainHardDay 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
Distance10.5 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain2,597 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation5,034 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Deadman's Lake is a lake reached by a 10.5-mile round trip from Trailhead on Forest Road 2612. The route follows Goat Mountain Trail #217 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 Trailhead on Forest Road 2612. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.