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Lake · Alpine Lakes Wilderness

Lake Lillian

2.1 mi round trip1,166 ft gainEasyDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
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Permits and reservations

Day hikeFree self-issue
Fill out the free wilderness permit at the trailhead kiosk.
OvernightFree self-issue
No reservation. Use the same free permit, keep groups to 12 or fewer, and camp at least 200 ft from water.

Alpine Lakes Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.

About the trail

Distance2.1 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,166 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation4,784 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Lake Lillian is a lake reached by a 2.1-mile round trip from Rampart Ridge Backdoor Trailhead. The route follows Lake Laura Backdoor Trail, then Lake Lillian Trail, then Rampart Lakes Backdoor 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 Pass

Getting there

The hike starts at Rampart Ridge Backdoor Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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