Peak · Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Mount Hinman
22.4 mi round trip6,413 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.
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
Distance22.4 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain6,413 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit7,492 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Mount Hinman is a peak reached by a 22.4-mile round trip from Necklace Valley Trailhead. The route follows Necklace Valley Trail, then La Bohn Lakes Route, then La Bohn Lakes Route, then Mount Hinman West Ridge Trail to the summit.
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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 Necklace Valley Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.