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Wynoochee Lake Shore Trail

30.7 mi round trip2,442 ft gainVery hardDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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Permits and reservations

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

Distance30.7 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain2,442 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point1,047 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Wynoochee Lake Shore Trail is a 30.7-mile round trip, out and back from Maidenhair Falls Trailhead. The route follows Wynoochee Lake Shore 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).

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Getting there

The hike starts at Maidenhair Falls Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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