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Lake · Alpine Lakes Wilderness

Lake Lorraine

19.6 mi round trip4,003 ft gainVery hardDay 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

Distance19.6 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain4,003 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation5,059 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Lake Lorraine is a lake reached by a 19.6-mile round trip from Icicle Creek Trailhead. The route follows Icicle Creek Trail, then Icicle Creek Stock Crossing, then Icicle Creek Trail, then Icicle Creek Trail, then Leland Creek 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).

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Getting there

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

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