Lake · Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Thompson Lake
11.3 mi round trip3,983 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
Distance11.3 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,983 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation3,655 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Thompson Lake is a lake reached by a 11.3-mile round trip from Granite Creek Trailhead. The route follows Granite Creek Trail, then Granite Creek Trail, then Thompson Point Trail, then Thompson Lake Trail to the shore.
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What you need
Parking and passes
This trailhead is on state land, so you need a Discover Pass on your dashboard.
Get a Discover PassGetting there
The hike starts at Granite Creek Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.