Lake · Twisp and Sawtooth
Upper Eagle Lake
12 mi round trip2,509 ft gainHardDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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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
Distance12 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain2,509 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation7,090 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Upper Eagle Lake is a lake reached by a 12-mile round trip from Crater Creek Trailhead. The route follows Eagle Lakes Trail #431, then Upper Eagle Lake 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 Crater Creek Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.