Loop · Ross Lake National Recreation Area
Devils Dome Loop
40.2 mi loop10,248 ft gainVery hardDay hike: No permitOvernight: Reservation
Get alerts for this hikePermits and reservations
Day hikeNo permit
Day hikes in the national park need no permit or reservation.
OvernightReservation
Every overnight stay needs a wilderness permit, year-round. Reserve on Recreation.gov or walk up in Marblemount.
Permit calendar
Early-access lotteryEarly March
Winners bookLate March to April
General reservationsLate April
Walk-up permitsMid-May to early October
Ross Lake National Recreation Area rules from the National Park Service. Exact dates are set each year; past years followed this pattern. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance40.2 miFull loop
Elevation gain10,248 ftTotal climb
High point6,934 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Devils Dome Loop is a 40.2-mile loop starting from Canyon Creek Trailhead. The route follows Devils Dome Loop.
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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 Canyon Creek Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.