Lake · Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness
South Lake
12.8 mi round tripLong dayDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
Get alerts for this hikePermits and reservations
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.
Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance12.8 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gainNot measuredTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation6,155 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
South Lake is a lake reached by a 12.8-mile round trip from South Creek Trailhead. The route follows South Creek 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 South Creek Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.