Trail · Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness
Lakeshore Trail
34.3 mi round trip6,999 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.
Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance34.3 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain6,999 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point1,731 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Lakeshore Trail is a 34.3-mile round trip, out and back from Lakeshore Trail. The route follows Lakeshore 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 Lakeshore Trail. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.