Lake · Chinook and Crystal
Goat Lake
6.2 mi round trip2,470 ft gainModerateDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation.
OvernightNo permit
No permit or reservation. Camp at least 200 ft from lakes and streams.
Outside wilderness and park boundaries, on Forest Service land. Matched from official boundaries and trail managers. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance6.2 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain2,470 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation6,117 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Goat Lake is a lake reached by a 6.2-mile round trip from Halfcamp Trailhead. The route follows Norse Peak Trail, then Goat Lake Trail, then Goat Lake Spur 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 Halfcamp Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.