Lake · Mount Baker
Josephine Lakes
12.3 mi round trip2,855 ft gainVery hardDay hike: None knownOvernight: Check first
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Day hikeNone known
No permit that we know of. Watch for posted access rules.
OvernightCheck first
Camping rules depend on who owns the land.
No matching boundary on the map. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance12.3 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain2,855 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation3,168 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Josephine Lakes is a lake reached by a 12.3-mile round trip from Les Hilde Trailhead. The route follows Firebreak Spur, then Firebreak, then Four Firs, then (PNT Blue Route), then (PNT Blue Route) 2000 Road, then (PNT Blue Route) to the shore.
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What you need
Parking and passes
No parking pass is needed at most trailheads like this one. Check posted signs, since some lots have their own rules.
Getting there
The hike starts at Les Hilde Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.