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Spectacle Lake Trail #1306
The Spectacle Lake Trail begins and ends at Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail #2000. This is a hiker only trail that accesses the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.
Follow Pete Lake Trail 1323 for 6.4 miles to its junction with the Pacific Crest Trail 2000. Follow the Pacific Crest Trail as it gradually climbs through a series of rocky switchbacks, crossing Delate Creek on a large wooden bridge often coated with waterfall mist. Continue through another series of switchbacks to the junction with Spectacle Lake Trail 1306 , and follow it about .75 mile to Spectacle Lake, at which point the trail dissolves into a series of footpaths. The Spectacle Lake basin is very fragile, so please stay on these footpaths, and in established camp spots.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | July - October |
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| Fees: | $5/vehicle/day or Northwest Forest Pass, or Federal Interagency Recreation Pass required at trailhead. Fee tube located at Pete Lake Trailhead. Discover Pass not valid on National Forest land. |
| Permit Info: | Wilderness permits are required. The self-issuing permits are free and are available at trailheads. |
| Usage: | Medium |
| Restrictions: | Hiker only. Wilderness regulations apply within Alpine Lakes Wilderness. See: Alpine Lakes Wilderness Regulations Booklet. Campfires are prohibited within a 1/2 mile of Spectacle Lake. |
| Closest Towns: | Roslyn, Cle Elum |
| Passes: | A valid Recreation Pass required at Pete Lake trailhead. |
General Information
Directions:From Cle Elum take State Highway 903 north about 16 miles to the turnoff for Cooper Lake, which is Forest Road 46. Turn left and follow FS 46 about 5 miles to the end of the pavement and turn right on FS Road 4616 and continue 1.5 mile to its end at the Pete Lake trailhead.
Trailer parking to the right all passenger vehicles to the left.
Parking:
The trailhead has parking for numerous vehicles, loading ramp for stock, and toilets. Camping sites are available nearby on Cooper Lake at Owhi walk-in campground or Cayuse Horse Camp at Salmon La Sac. There is no water at the trailhead.
Activities
Day Hiking
| Difficulty Level: | Difficult |
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Backpacking
| Difficulty Level: | Difficult |
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