Fire lookout · Cascade River
Hidden Lake Lookout
7.5 mi round trip3,312 ft gainHardDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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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
Distance7.5 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,312 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit6,850 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Hidden Lake Lookout is a fire lookout reached by a 7.5-mile round trip from Hidden Lake Trailhead. The route follows Hidden Lake Trail to the lookout.
Heads up: the last stretch to the top is off trail.
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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 Hidden Lake Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.