Lake · Olympic National Park
Lake Sundown
10.4 mi round trip3,156 ft gainHardDay hike: No permitOvernight: Reservation
Get alerts for this hikePermits and reservations
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
Distance10.4 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,156 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation3,825 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Lake Sundown is a lake reached by a 10.4-mile round trip from Wynoochee Pass Trailhead. The route follows Wynoochee Pass Trail #874, then Wynoochee Pass Trail, then Sundown Lake 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 PassGetting there
The hike starts at Wynoochee Pass Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.