Lake · Mount Adams Wilderness
Glacier Lake
10.2 mi round trip2,853 ft gainHardDay hike: Climbing passOvernight: Climbing pass
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Day hikeClimbing pass
$20 per person (16 and older) above 7,000 ft, May 1 to Sep 30. Free self-issue wilderness permit below that.
OvernightClimbing pass
The same pass covers the whole climbing trip. Also fill out the free wilderness permit.
Mount Adams Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance10.2 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain2,853 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation7,505 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Glacier Lake is a lake reached by a 10.2-mile round trip from KIllen Creek Trailhead. The route follows Killen Creek Trail #113, then High Camp 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 KIllen Creek Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.