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Trail · Alpine Lakes Wilderness

Pratt River Trail

23.4 mi round trip3,478 ft gainVery hardDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
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Permits 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.

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

Distance23.4 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,478 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point3,469 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Pratt River Trail is a 23.4-mile round trip, out and back from Middle Fork Trailhead. The route follows Middle Fork Trail, then Pratt River Trail.

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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 Pass

Getting there

The hike starts at Middle Fork Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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