Lake · Glacier Peak Wilderness
Hamar Lake
6.7 mi round trip1,792 ft gainModerateDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
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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.
Glacier Peak Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance6.7 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,792 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation4,354 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Hamar Lake is a lake reached by a 6.7-mile round trip from Slide Lake Trailhead. The route follows Slide Lake Trail, then Enjar Lake 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 Slide Lake Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.