Lake · Goat Rocks Wilderness
Shoe Lake
8.3 mi round trip2,913 ft gainHardDay 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.
Goat Rocks Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance8.3 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain2,913 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation6,196 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Shoe Lake is a lake reached by a 8.3-mile round trip from Scatter Creek Trailhead. The route follows North Fork Tieton Trail #1118, then Hidden Springs Trail, then Pacific Crest Trail, then Shoe Lake Trail #1119 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 Scatter Creek Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.