Loop · Goat Rocks Wilderness
Goat Lake Loop
12.4 mi loop2,548 ft gainHardDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
Get alerts for this hikePermits and reservations
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.
Goat Rocks Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance12.4 miFull loop
Elevation gain2,548 ftTotal climb
High point6,644 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Goat Lake Loop is a 12.4-mile loop starting from Berry Patch Trailhead. The route follows Goat Lake Loop.
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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 Berry Patch Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.