Lake · Glacier Peak Wilderness
Triad Lake
24.8 mi round trip9,245 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.
Glacier Peak Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance24.8 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain9,245 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation6,986 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Triad Lake is a lake reached by a 24.8-mile round trip from Little Giant Trailhead. The route follows Little Giant Trail #1518, then Boulder Pass 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 Little Giant Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.