Hikes/United States/Washington State/Mount Rainier National Park

Forest Lake via Huckleberry Creek and Sourdough Ridge

Difficulty
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Moderate
Duration
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3-4h
Distance
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8.5 km
Elevation
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527 m
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The hike to Forest Lake via Huckleberry Creek and Sourdough Ridge is an 8.5 km moderately trafficked out and back trail in Mount Rainier National Park that is rated as moderate and provides access to Forest Lake Camp. Even if you’re not camping, this is a pretty hike with enjoyable mountain views.

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Route Description for Forest Lake via Huckleberry Creek and Sourdough Ridge

The Forest Lake via Huckleberry Creek and Sourdough Ridge hike is a great way to access Forest Lake Camp or to just enjoy the beauty of Mount Rainier National Park. We do recommend booking a site to make this into a mini backpacking trip if you can.

The hike begins from the parking area at Sunrise. Take Sourdough Ridge Trail to the junction with Huckleberry Creek Trail, where you’ll stay right. The trail switchbacks, crosses two arms of the same creek, climbs through the trees, and then arrives at Forest Lake. If you’re just day hiking, retrace your steps back to Sunrise.

Getting to the Forest Lake via Huckleberry Creek and Sourdough Ridge Trailhead

The trailhead for the Forest Lake via Huckleberry Creek and Sourdough Ridge hike is at the western terminus of Sunrise Park Road in the Sunrise area. Take Sunrise Park Road through all the hairpin turns and park in the lot.

Route Information

  • Backcountry Campground

    Forest Lake Camp

  • When to do

    April-September

  • Pets allowed

    No

  • Family friendly

    No

  • Route Signage

    Average

  • Crowd Levels

    Moderate

  • Route Type

    Out and back

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