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Lake · Leavenworth

Spirit Lake

12 mi round trip4,443 ft gainVery hardDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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Permits and reservations

Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation.
OvernightNo permit
No permit or reservation. Camp at least 200 ft from lakes and streams.

Outside wilderness and park boundaries, on Forest Service land. Matched from official boundaries and trail managers. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.

About the trail

Distance12 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain4,443 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation5,607 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Spirit Lake is a lake reached by a 12-mile round trip from Scatter Creek - Cle Trailhead. The route follows Scatter Creek Trail, then Lake Ann 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).

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Getting there

The hike starts at Scatter Creek - Cle Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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