Trail · WA DNR
Elk Lake Trail #805
5.1 mi round trip391 ft gainEasyDay hike: No permitOvernight: Designated sites
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Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation. Just the Discover Pass on your dashboard.
OvernightDesignated sites
Camp only at designated sites. Many DNR conservation areas do not allow overnight camping, so check the trailhead sign.
Washington DNR rules. Matched from trail managers on the map. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance5.1 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain391 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point1,291 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Elk Lake Trail #805 is a 5.1-mile round trip, out and back from Elk Lake Lower Trailhead. The route follows Elk Lake Trail #805.
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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 Elk Lake Lower Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.