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Lake Wapiki

South Cascades > Mount Adams Area
46.0286, -121.6859 Map & Directions
Length
11.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,600 feet
Highest Point
5,250 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty
Moderate/Hard
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Ridges/passes
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Old growth
  • Lakes

Parking Pass/Entry Fee

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Just a half mile off the Lemei Lake Trail is a gorgeous blue lake nestled in an old volcanic crater. Surrounded by trees, this is a sheltered refuge perfect for an overnight in Indian Heaven. Continue reading

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Hiking Lake Wapiki

Just a half mile off the Lemei Lake Trail is a gorgeous blue lake nestled in an old volcanic crater. Surrounded by trees, this is a sheltered refuge perfect for an overnight in Indian Heaven.

Find the junction for Lake Wapiki about 5.2 miles from the Lemei Lake trailhead. A short traverse along a forested hill delivers you to the sapphire blue lake in Lemei Rock's old crater.

From the Lemei Lake trailhead, it is 5.8 miles to Lake Wapiki.

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Lake Wapiki

Map & Directions

Trailhead
Co-ordinates: 46.0286, -121.6859 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

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Parking Pass/Entry Fee

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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

From Trout Lake, drive north on Highway 141 for 5.8 miles, when it turns into FR 24. Continue on FR 24 for two miles, then turn right to stay on FR 24 for another five miles to the trailhead.

More Hike Details

Trailhead

South Cascades > Mount Adams Area

Wapiki Lake (#34A)

Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mount Adams Ranger District

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