Lake Clarice Trail 1066


Start this challenging four-mile hike within Alpine Lakes Wilderness at Deception Pass and head north, then northwest of Blue Ridge, ascending and descending three miles to the junction with the #1066.1. Continue a fourth mile from the junction to Marmot Lake and from there .6 to Lake Clarice. No stock is permitted.

At a Glance

Permit Info: Alpine Lakes Wilderness self-issue permit is required for day and overnight use, obtained at the trailheads from May 25 - Oct. 31.
Open Season: Late June
Usage: Medium
Restrictions: Wilderness regulations apply. No campfires. This trail is hiker only. Camp in established campsites. Dogs must be on leash.
Closest Towns: Skykomish, Washington
Water: no water on trail.
Information Center: Check current conditions or call Skykomish Ranger District office at 360-677-2414.

General Information

Directions:

Access from Deception Creek Trailhead.

From Skykomish, WA take US Highway 2 east to mile marker 56.6 between the town of Skykomish and Stevens Pass. Turn south onto Deception Creek Road (Forest Service Road #6088). Continue for one mile to the trailhead.

Hike 10.3 miles south on Deception Creek Trail #1059 to Deception Pass and the junction with Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail #2000. Trail #1066 to Clarice Lake begins at this junction heading north.


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Location

 
  Area/Length : 
4

  Latitude : 
47.6528716756

  Longitude : 
-121.194259122

  Elevation : 
4,500 feet