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Lake · Alpine Lakes Wilderness

Marmot Lake

17.4 mi round trip3,332 ft gainVery hardDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
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Permits and reservations

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

Distance17.4 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,332 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation4,925 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Marmot Lake is a lake reached by a 17.4-mile round trip from Unnamed trailhead. The route follows Deception Pass Trail, then Pacific Crest Trail, then Lake Clarice Trail, then Marmot 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).

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Getting there

The hike starts at Unnamed trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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