Lake · Mountain Loop
Independence Lake
1.2 mi round trip444 ft gainEasyDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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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
Distance1.2 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain444 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation3,698 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Independence Lake is a lake reached by a 1.2-mile round trip from Independence Lake Trailhead. The route follows Independence 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 PassGetting there
The hike starts at Independence Lake Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.