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Lake · Chinook and Crystal

Sheep Lake

3.6 mi round trip549 ft gainEasyDay 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

Distance3.6 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain549 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation5,758 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Sheep Lake is a lake reached by a 3.6-mile round trip from Chinook Pass Overlook Trailhead. The route follows Pacific Crest 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).

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Getting there

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

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