Lake · Snoqualmie Pass
Little Joe Lake
12.4 mi round trip3,229 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
Distance12.4 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,229 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation4,708 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Little Joe Lake is a lake reached by a 12.4-mile round trip from Parking area. The route follows Knox Creek Trail (#1315A), then Kachess Ridge Trail (#1315), then Kachess Ridge Trail, then Thorp Creek Trail, then Little Joe Lake 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 Parking area. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.