Lake · Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Derrick Lake
5.3 mi round tripModerate by distanceDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
Get alerts for this hikePermits and reservations
Day hikeFree self-issue
Fill out the free wilderness permit at the trailhead kiosk.
OvernightFree self-issue
No reservation. Use the same free permit, keep groups to 12 or fewer, and camp at least 200 ft from water.
Alpine Lakes Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance5.3 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gainNot measuredTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation3,691 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Derrick Lake is a lake reached by a 5.3-mile round trip from Dutch Miller Gap Trailhead. The route follows Middle Fork Tie #2 Trail, then Middle Fork Trail, then Tin Cup Joe Falls Trail, then Upper Falls trail, then Derrick Lake 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).
Buy a Northwest Forest PassGetting there
The hike starts at Dutch Miller Gap Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.