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Lake · William O. Douglas Wilderness

Richmond Lake

9.7 mi round trip3,766 ft gainHardDay 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.

William O. Douglas Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.

About the trail

Distance9.7 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,766 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation6,379 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Richmond Lake is a lake reached by a 9.7-mile round trip from Clover Springs Trailhead. The route follows Windy Ridge Trail #985, then Richmond Mine 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 Pass

Getting there

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

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