Lake · Olympic National Park
Lake Constance
12.6 mi round trip4,617 ft gainVery hardDay hike: No permitOvernight: Reservation
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Day hikeNo permit
Day hikes need no permit, only the park entrance pass.
OvernightReservation
Every overnight stay needs a wilderness permit from Recreation.gov. Bear canisters are required at all wilderness camps (free loaners at Wilderness Information Centers).
Permit calendar
Summer permits releaseApril 15, 7 AM PT
Summer quota seasonMay 15 to October 15
Olympic National Park wilderness rules from the National Park Service. Quota areas include Seven Lakes Basin, Grand Valley, Royal Lake, the Ozette coast, and Enchanted Valley. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance12.6 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain4,617 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation4,669 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Lake Constance is a lake reached by a 12.6-mile round trip from Dosewallips River Trailhead. The route follows Dosewallips Road, then Bypass Trail, then Dosewallips Road, then Dosewallips Road Trail, then Lake Constance Route 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 Dosewallips River Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.