Lake · Glacier Peak Wilderness
Upper Blue Lake
18 mi round trip4,470 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
Distance18 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain4,470 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation6,301 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Upper Blue Lake is a lake reached by a 18-mile round trip from Little Wenatchee Ford Trailhead. The route follows Cady Ridge Trail, then Pacific Crest Trail, then Bald Eagle Trail, then Blue Lake High 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 Wenatchee Ford Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.