Loop · Mount St. Helens
Lakes Trail
13.4 mi loop2,782 ft gainVery hardDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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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
Distance13.4 miFull loop
Elevation gain2,782 ftTotal climb
High point5,185 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Lakes Trail is a 13.4-mile loop starting from Parking area. The route follows Birth Of A Lake Trail, then Lakes 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).
Buy a Northwest Forest PassGetting there
The hike starts at Parking area. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.