Lake · Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness
Round Lake
19.5 mi round trip4,829 ft gainVery hardDay 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.
Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance19.5 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain4,829 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation3,196 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Round Lake is a lake reached by a 19.5-mile round trip from Purple Creek Trailhead. The route follows Lakeshore Trail, then Lakeshore (Chelan) Trail, then Fish Creek Trail, then Horton Butte Trail, then Round Lake Access 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 Purple Creek Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.