Lake · Teanaway
Kachess Lake
9.4 mi round trip2,677 ft gainHardDay 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
Distance9.4 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain2,677 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation2,247 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Kachess Lake is a lake reached by a 9.4-mile round trip from Unnamed trailhead. The route follows French Cabin Creek Trail, then Kachess Ridge Trail (#1315), then 4824-124, then 4824-115, then National Forest Development Road 4824 to the shore.
Heads up: 77% on old roads; trailhead needs a name.
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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 Unnamed trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.