Placid Lake Trail

Route Description for Placid Lake Trail

Placid Lake, true to its name, is a calm little lake tucked away in Indian Heaven Wilderness. It’s great for a lazy paddle or for a simple backpacking trip. The trail to the lake is very short and easy. You’ll want to bring all the mosquito protection you can get if you’re here before about mid-August when the bugs tend to ease up.

Begin from the parking area on the forest road. It’s a very short and easy trip to the lake, which makes backpacking or bringing in a paddleboard or kayak nice as making extra trips to the car isn’t a dramatic affair. The short trail takes you right to the lakeshore. There isn’t a trail that loops the lake, so you’ll need to bushwhack a bit if you want to.

When you’re ready to return, retrace your steps on the same route.