Trail · Norse Peak Wilderness
Lost Lake Trail
13.8 mi round trip3,217 ft gainVery hardDay 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.
Norse Peak Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance13.8 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,217 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point5,735 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Lost Lake Trail is a 13.8-mile round trip, out and back from Dalles Ridge Trailhead. The route follows Dalles Ridge Trail, then Noble Knob Trail, then Lost Lake Trail.
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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 Dalles Ridge Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.