Lake · Mount Adams Wilderness
Shy Lake
7.7 mi round trip1,654 ft gainModerateDay 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.
Mount Adams Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance7.7 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,654 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation6,030 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Shy Lake is a lake reached by a 7.7-mile round trip from KIllen Creek Trailhead. The route follows Killen Creek Trail #113, then Old Cascade 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).
Buy a Northwest Forest PassGetting there
The hike starts at KIllen Creek Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.