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Lake · Silver Star and Yacolt

Zig Zag Lake

0.9 mi round trip499 ft gainEasyDay 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

Distance0.9 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain499 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation4,013 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Zig Zag Lake is a lake reached by a 0.9-mile round trip from Trailhead on Forest Road 42. The route follows Zig Zag Lake Trail #191 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).

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Getting there

The hike starts at Trailhead on Forest Road 42. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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