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Trail · Lake Chelan

Ice Lakes via Phelps Creek

14.4 mi round trip4,792 ft gainVery hardDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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Permits and reservations

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

Distance14.4 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain4,792 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point7,587 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Ice Lakes via Phelps Creek is a 14.4-mile round trip, out and back from Phelps Creek Trailhead. The route follows Ice Lakes via Phelps Creek.

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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).

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Getting there

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

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