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Lake · Glacier Peak Wilderness

Ice Lakes

26.2 mi round trip5,019 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.

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

Distance26.2 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain5,019 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation7,192 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Ice Lakes is a lake reached by a 26.2-mile round trip from Entiat River Trail. The route follows Entiat River Trail, then Entiat River Trail #1400, then Ice Creek Trail, then Ice Lakes 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 Entiat River Trail. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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