Lake · Glacier Peak Wilderness
Hardtack Lake
16.3 mi round trip6,012 ft gainVery hardDay 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
Distance16.3 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain6,012 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation5,867 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Hardtack Lake is a lake reached by a 16.3-mile round trip from Lost Creek Ridge Trailhead. The route follows Lost Creek Ridge 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 Lost Creek Ridge Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.