Lake · Lake Wenatchee
Lanham Lake
3.2 mi round trip1,289 ft gainEasyDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
Permits and reservations
Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation.
Camping overnightAllowed
No permit. Dispersed camping is generally allowed on national forest land unless posted otherwise. No permit or reservation. Camp at least 200 ft from lakes and streams.
Source: official rules · Last checked Oct 2026 · Auto-checked
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
Distance3.2 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,289 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation4,147 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Lanham Lake is a lake reached by a 3.2-mile round trip from Lanham Lake Trailhead. The route follows Lanham Lake Trail, then Lanham Lake Trail to the shore.
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What you need
Parking and passes
Forest Service trailhead: display a Northwest Forest Pass, a $5 day pass, or an interagency pass (America the Beautiful).
Buy a Northwest Forest PassGetting there
The hike starts at Lanham Lake Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.