Waterfall · Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Lower Tin Cup Joe Falls
4.1 mi round trip1,048 ft gainModerateDay 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.
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
Distance4.1 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,048 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point2,033 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Lower Tin Cup Joe Falls is a waterfall reached by a 4.1-mile round trip from Dutch Miller Gap Trailhead. The route follows Middle Fork Tie #2 Trail, then Middle Fork Trail, then Tin Cup Joe Falls Trail to the falls.
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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 Dutch Miller Gap Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.