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Trail · Pasayten Wilderness

Hidden Lakes Trail

46.4 mi round trip5,860 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.

Pasayten Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.

About the trail

Distance46.4 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain5,860 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point5,820 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Hidden Lakes Trail is a 46.4-mile round trip, out and back from Billy Goat Trailhead. The route follows Larch Creek/Billy Goat Pass Trail #502, then Hidden Lakes 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 Pass

Getting there

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

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