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Lake · Glacier Peak Wilderness

Image Lake

29.3 mi round trip6,171 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

Distance29.3 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain6,171 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation6,439 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Image Lake is a lake reached by a 29.3-mile round trip from Cloudy Pass Trailhead. The route follows Cloudy Pass Trail, then Suiattle Pass Trail, then Pacific Crest Trail, then Miner's Ridge 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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