Trail · Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Spade Lake via Cathedral Pass
30 mi round trip3,826 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.
Alpine Lakes Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance30 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,826 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point4,670 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Spade Lake via Cathedral Pass is a 30-mile round trip, out and back from Cathedral Pass Trailhead. The route follows Spade Lake via Cathedral Pass.
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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 Cathedral Pass Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.