Lake · Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Rampart Lakes
4.7 mi round trip2,278 ft gainModerateDay 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
Distance4.7 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain2,278 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation5,082 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Rampart Lakes is a lake reached by a 4.7-mile round trip from Rampart Ridge Backdoor Trailhead. The route follows Lake Laura Backdoor Trail, then Lake Lillian Trail, then Rampart Lakes Backdoor Trail, then Rampart 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 Rampart Ridge Backdoor Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.