Trail · Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Tonga Ridge Trail
10.6 mi round trip1,759 ft gainHardDay 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
Distance10.6 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,759 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point4,808 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Tonga Ridge Trail is a 10.6-mile round trip, out and back from Tonga Ridge Trailhead. The route follows Tonga Ridge Trail.
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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 Tonga Ridge Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.