Lake · Goat Rocks and White Pass
Saint John Lake
9.8 mi round trip3,002 ft gainHardDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation.
OvernightNo permit
No permit or reservation. Camp at least 200 ft from lakes and streams.
Outside wilderness and park boundaries, on Forest Service land. Matched from official boundaries and trail managers. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance9.8 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,002 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation5,518 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Saint John Lake is a lake reached by a 9.8-mile round trip from Trailhead on Forest Road 21. The route follows Klickitat Loop Trail, then Klickitat Trail #7 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 Trailhead on Forest Road 21. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.