Lake · Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Frozen Lake
10.7 mi round trip4,294 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
Distance10.7 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain4,294 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation4,544 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Frozen Lake is a lake reached by a 10.7-mile round trip from Denny Creek Trailhead. The route follows Denny Creek Trail, then Denny Creek Trail, then Kaleetan Peak Climbers Trail, then Kaleetan Peak Climbers 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 Denny Creek Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.