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Lake · Snoqualmie Pass

Thorp Lake

5.3 mi round trip2,010 ft gainModerateDay 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

Distance5.3 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain2,010 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation3,481 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Thorp Lake is a lake reached by a 5.3-mile round trip from Parking area. The route follows Knox Creek Trail (#1315A), then Kachess Ridge Trail (#1315), then Kachess Ridge Trail, then Thorp Creek Trail, then Thorp Lake Trail (#1316.1) 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 Parking area. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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