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Lake · Glacier Peak Wilderness

Holden Lake

8.3 mi round trip2,137 ft gainHardDay 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.

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

Distance8.3 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain2,137 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation5,279 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Holden Lake is a lake reached by a 8.3-mile round trip from Cloudy Pass Trailhead. The route follows Cloudy Pass Trail, then Holden 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 Pass

Getting there

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

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