Hidden Lake Trail Lookout

@michaelmatti

Washington

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Hidden Lake

Although this hike is physically challenging, the views make all of the hard work worth it. The massive boulders stacked on top of each other act as a lookout spot where you can see the mountain layers in the distances, with each peak disappearing into the horizon.

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Difficult

Accessbility

Public Location

Hours

Anytime (when the main road is open)

Fee

Free

Pack

Wide-angle lens (24mm)
Model/hiking buddy
Mid range/telephoto lens (optional)
Bug spray
Sunscreen
Layers
Headlamp

How to get there

N48° 30' 36.0576"W121° 12' 03.0852"

This photo was taken on the hike up to Hidden Lake Lookout along Hidden Lake Trail, about 2.2 miles from the trailhead. To reach the trailhead for this location, go to the town of Marblemount Washington on Hwy 20. Then, turn across the bridge onto Cascade River Road. Continue for 9.7 miles down Cascade River Road and then make a left onto NF-1540. Continue on NF-1540 for 4.5 miles until you reach the trailhead called Hidden Lake Lookout Trailhead (48.514164, -121.221601). From there, the trail is quite easy to find. Follow the signs leading to "Hidden Lake Lookout" and then reference the GPS coordinates to see the exact spot where I stood to get this photo.