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Lost Lake

7.9 mi round trip2,045 ft gainModerateDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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Permits and reservations

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

Distance7.9 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain2,045 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation5,630 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Lost Lake is a lake reached by a 7.9-mile round trip from Mad River Trailhead - Upper. The route follows Upper Mad River Trail, then Hi Yu 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).

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Getting there

The hike starts at Mad River Trailhead - Upper. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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