Trail · Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Dorothy Lake Trail
8.6 mi round trip1,730 ft gainHardDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
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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
Distance8.6 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,730 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point3,530 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Dorothy Lake Trail is a 8.6-mile round trip, out and back from Dorothy Lake Trailhead. The route follows Dorothy Lake Trail.
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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 Dorothy Lake Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.