Lake · Entiat
Mad Lake
14.2 mi round tripLong dayDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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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
Distance14.2 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gainNot measuredTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation5,820 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Mad Lake is a lake reached by a 14.2-mile round trip from Chikamin Tie OHV Trailhead. The route follows Upper Chikamin Tie Trail #1561, then Upper Mad River Trail, then Mad 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 PassGetting there
The hike starts at Chikamin Tie OHV Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.