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Lake · Alpine Lakes Wilderness

Little Pratt Lake

9.4 mi round tripLong dayDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
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Permits and reservations

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

Distance9.4 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gainNot measuredTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation4,039 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Little Pratt Lake is a lake reached by a 9.4-mile round trip from Talapus Lake Trailhead. The route follows Talapus Lake Trail, then Talapus Lake Trail, then boot trail, then Pratt Lake Trail to the shore.

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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 Pass

Getting there

The hike starts at Talapus Lake Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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