Lake · Goat Rocks Wilderness
Lost Hat Lake
11.1 mi round trip3,235 ft gainHardDay 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.
Goat Rocks Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance11.1 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,235 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation5,587 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Lost Hat Lake is a lake reached by a 11.1-mile round trip from Clear Lost Trailhead. The route follows Clear Lost Trail #76 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 PassGetting there
The hike starts at Clear Lost Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.