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Colchuck Lake
Hiking Trail
Hard
7.59 mi
2,444 ft
One of the most beautiful lakes in Washington!
Colchuck Lake is one of Washington's most beautiful alpine lakes—and with all the lakes to choose from, that's saying something! This crystal-clear alpine gem is flanked by the towering granite monoliths of Dragontail Peak and Colchuck Peak, and the icy waters are fed year-round by the Colchuck Glacier.
Many of Washington's alpine lakes are very difficult to reach, but Colchuck, on the other hand, offers a fairly modest hike. It takes less than 4 miles to reach the lake and only about 2,300 feet of climbing. However, the final push to the lake is steep and rough, earning this hike a "Difficult" FATMAP rating.
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Written by Greg Heil
Colchuck Lake is one of Washington's most beautiful alpine lakes—and with all the lakes to choose from, that's saying something! This crystal-clear alpine gem is flanked by the towering granite monoliths of Dragontail Peak and Colchuck Peak, and the icy waters are fed year-round by the Colchuck Glacier.
Many of Washington's alpine lakes are very difficult to reach, but Colchuck, on the other hand, offers a fairly modest hike. It takes less than 4 miles to reach the lake and only about 2,300 feet of climbing. However, the final push to the lake is steep and rough, earning this hike a "Difficult" FATMAP rating.
Sources:
Written by Greg Heil
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Strava Routes
Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to Stuart / Colchuck trail junction | 2.47 mi | 1,086 ft | 8.3% |
| Trailhead to Colchuck Lake | 3.96 mi | 2,198 ft | 10.5% |
| National Forest Development Road 7601 Climb | 0.83 mi | 312 ft | 7.1% |
| National Forest Development Road 7601 Climb | 1.57 mi | 817 ft | 9.8% |
| National Forest Development Road 7601 Climb | 1.20 mi | 728 ft | 11.4% |
| National Forest Development Road 7601 Climb | 0.70 mi | 410 ft | 11.0% |
| Colchuck Lake to Trailhead | 4.08 mi | -2,182 ft | -10.1% |