Lake · Glacier Peak Wilderness
South Cascade Lake
18 mi round trip5,312 ft gainVery hardDay 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.
Glacier Peak Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance18 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain5,312 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation5,292 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
South Cascade Lake is a lake reached by a 18-mile round trip from Trailhead on Cascade River Road. The route follows Forest Road 1590, then South Fork Cascade River 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 Trailhead on Cascade River Road. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.