Lake · Goat Rocks Wilderness
Mosquito Lake
10.5 mi round trip3,541 ft gainHardDay 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.
Goat Rocks Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance10.5 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,541 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation4,833 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Mosquito Lake is a lake reached by a 10.5-mile round trip from Parking area. The route follows Lake Creek Road, then Three Peaks Trail, then Lake Creek Road, then Three Peaks 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 Parking area. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.