Lake · Noisy-Diobsud Wilderness
Watson Lake
3.4 mi round trip1,253 ft gainEasyDay 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.
Noisy-Diobsud Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance3.4 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,253 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation4,924 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Watson Lake is a lake reached by a 3.4-mile round trip from Watson Lakes Trailhead. The route follows Watson Lakes 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 Watson Lakes Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.