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Trail · Snoqualmie Pass

Lake Margaret Trail

6.1 mi round trip1,993 ft gainModerateDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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Permits and reservations

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

Distance6.1 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,993 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point5,293 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Lake Margaret Trail is a 6.1-mile round trip, out and back from Rampart Ridge Backdoor Trailhead. The route follows Lake Laura Backdoor Trail, then Lake Lillian Trail, then Lake Margaret Trail.

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

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