Lake · Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Lake Terence
20.3 mi round trip4,488 ft gainVery hardDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
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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
Distance20.3 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain4,488 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation5,545 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Lake Terence is a lake reached by a 20.3-mile round trip from Unnamed trailhead. The route follows Cathedral Pass Trail, then Trail Creek Trail, then Lake Michael Trail #1336, then Lake Terence Trail to the shore.
Heads up: trailhead needs a name.
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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 Unnamed trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.