Lake · Mountain Loop
Lake Elan
5.6 mi round trip2,909 ft gainModerateDay 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
Distance5.6 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain2,909 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation5,030 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Lake Elan is a lake reached by a 5.6-mile round trip from Sunrise Mine Trailhead. The route follows Sunrise Mine Trail, then Lake Elan Bootpath 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 Sunrise Mine Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.