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Lake · Alpine Lakes Wilderness

Gravel Lake

14.6 mi round trip3,005 ft gainVery hardDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
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Permits 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.

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

Distance14.6 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,005 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation5,119 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Gravel Lake is a lake reached by a 14.6-mile round trip from Pacific Crest Trail North - Snoqualmie Pass Trailhead. The route follows Pacific Crest 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 Pass

Getting there

The hike starts at Pacific Crest Trail North - Snoqualmie Pass Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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