Pass · Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Dutch Miller Gap
25 mi round trip7,176 ft gainVery hardDay 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
Distance25 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain7,176 ftTotal climb, round trip
Pass elevation5,000 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Dutch Miller Gap is a pass reached by a 25-mile round trip from Necklace Valley Trailhead. The route follows Necklace Valley Trail, then La Bohn Lakes Route, then Chain Lakes Trail, then Williams Lake Trail, then Dutch Miller Gap Trail to the pass.
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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 Necklace Valley Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.