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Lake · Mountain Loop

Shaw Lake

6.3 mi round trip1,641 ft gainModerateDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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Permits and reservations

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

Distance6.3 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,641 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation2,070 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Shaw Lake is a lake reached by a 6.3-mile round trip from Shaw Lake Trailhead. The route follows old road, then unnamed path 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).

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Getting there

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

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