A lake located above the extremely popular Snow Lake; Upper Wildcat offers backpacking opportunities for route-finding enthusiasts in the summer months.
The trail continues past Snow Lake to Gem Lake, 5.2 miles from the trailhead, and continues on a further 2.8 miles to Lower Wildcat Lake. The upper lake is a brushy bushwhack above the lower lake. Be sure to have a map and route-finding experience.
Upper Wildcat Lake
47.4086,
-121.3756
Map & Directions
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Length
- 17.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 4,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,920 feet
Parking Pass/Entry Fee
Northwest Forest PassPermits Required
Wilderness permit. Self-issue at trailhead (no fee)
A lake located above the extremely popular Snow Lake; Upper Wildcat offers backpacking opportunities for the route-finding enthusiasts in the summer months.
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Hiking Upper Wildcat Lake
Upper Wildcat Lake
Map & Directions
Trailhead
Before You Go
Parking Pass/Entry Fee
Northwest Forest PassPermits Required
Wilderness permit. Self-issue at trailhead (no fee)WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.
Getting There
Drive on I-90 to exit 52. Take this exit and head for Alpental Road. This is a left turn when eastbound and a right when westbound. Continue about 1.5 miles to the parking lot and trailhead. Note that this is the trailhead to one of the most popular hikes in Washington. You will have lots of company on the majority of this hike.
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