Trail · Indian Heaven Wilderness
Placid Lake Trail #29
10.5 mi round trip2,337 ft gainHardDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
Get alerts for this hikePermits 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.
Indian Heaven 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 gain2,337 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point5,247 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Placid Lake Trail #29 is a 10.5-mile round trip, out and back from Cultus Creek Trailhead. The route follows Cultus Creek Trail #108, then Pacific Crest Trail, then Placid Lake Trail #29.
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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 Cultus Creek Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.