Lake · Mount Adams
Surprise Lakes
0.6 mi round tripEasy by distanceDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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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
Distance0.6 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gainNot measuredTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation4,219 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Surprise Lakes is a lake reached by a 0.6-mile round trip from Sawtooth Trailhead. The route follows Pacific Crest 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 Sawtooth Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.