Lake · Mount Adams
Mouse Lake
8.3 mi round trip2,047 ft gainHardDay 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
Distance8.3 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain2,047 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation4,475 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Mouse Lake is a lake reached by a 8.3-mile round trip from Trailhead on Forest Road 21. The route follows Valley Trail #270, then Blue Lake Ridge Trail #271, then Forest Road 7812, then Forest Road 7812-044, then Forest Road 7812-642, then Mouse Lake Trail #271C 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 Trailhead on Forest Road 21. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.