Lake · Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Dryad Pond
17.8 mi round trip5,331 ft gainVery hardDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Lottery
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Day hikeFree self-issue
Fill out a free day-use wilderness permit at the trailhead kiosk. No reservation.
OvernightLottery
Every overnight stay May 15 to Oct 31 needs an Enchantment Permit Area permit: $6 to apply, then $5 per person per day.
Permit calendar
Lottery opensFeb 15
Lottery closesMar 1 · results mid-March
Unclaimed permits releaseApr 1, 7 AM PT
Permit season and daily lotteryMay 15 to Oct 31
Enchantment Permit Area rules from the Forest Service and Recreation.gov. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance17.8 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain5,331 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation6,444 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Dryad Pond is a lake reached by a 17.8-mile round trip from Snow Lakes Trailhead. The route follows Snow Lakes 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 Snow Lakes Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.