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Lake · Chinook and Crystal

Greenwater Lakes

3.1 mi round trip484 ft gainEasyDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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Permits and reservations

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

Distance3.1 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain484 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation2,976 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Greenwater Lakes is a lake reached by a 3.1-mile round trip from Greenwater Lakes Trailhead. The route follows Greenwater Lakes 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).

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Getting there

The hike starts at Greenwater Lakes Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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