Lake · Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Square Lake
22.8 mi round trip3,457 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
Distance22.8 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,457 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation4,994 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Square Lake is a lake reached by a 22.8-mile round trip from Icicle Creek Trailhead. The route follows Icicle Creek Trail, then Icicle Creek Stock Crossing, then Icicle Creek Trail, then Icicle Creek Trail, then Leland 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 Icicle Creek Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.