Lake · Mount St. Helens
Obscurity Lake
9.9 mi round trip2,129 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
Distance9.9 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain2,129 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation4,920 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Obscurity Lake is a lake reached by a 9.9-mile round trip from Norway Pass Trailhead. The route follows Boundary Trail, then Lakes 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 Norway Pass Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.