6.3 hr
Overview
For Indian Heaven aficionados, this hike takes you on a moderate-length day hike through the heart of Indian Heaven country visiting 15 trailside lakes as well as stretches of montane forest and open meadows. If you add 4.0 miles in short deviations from the main trails, then you'll be able to reach an additional nine named lakes, making 24 in all if you're willing to hike 16.2 miles! (Note that this total doesn't count numerous small lakes and tarns that don't have official names.) The extra lakes add another 490 feet of elevation gain, and of course it's your choice as to how many of the options you want to take. In order to make this the most efficient excursion, a short section of the route uses an abandoned section of the old Cascade Crest Trail. Also, it's highly recommended that you bring a good map with you for this exploration as there are many junctions and lakes. The Forest Service's Mt. Adams Wilderness, Indian Heaven Wilderness, Trapper Creek Wilderness map is the best current option although it doesn't show the route of the old Cascade Crest Trail.
Trail Stats
19.6 km
511 m
1568 m
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