Kelcema Lake Trail #718

Highlights: Mountain views, Lake, Wilderness

Distance: 0.6 miles miles one-way

Beginning Elevation : 3011 feet

Ending Elevation: 3400 feet

Difficulty level: More Difficult

Map(s): Green Trails #110 Silverton

Visitor Use: Heavy

SUMMARY:

This is a short, pleasant hike for beginning backpackers or an afternoon outing. The trail provides access for fishermen and an easy portage for small boats and rubber rafts.

The 23-acre lake sits in a subapline setting, surrounded by trees and vegetation within the Boulder River Wilderness. At Deer Creek Pass, the views of Three Fingers, Mt. Bullon, Jumbo Mtn., and others are spectacular. Huckleberries are found here in late summer and early fall.

A backcountry toilet is provided.

TRAILHEAD ACCESS:From the Verlot Public Service Center (11 miles east of Granite Falls), drive the Mountain Loop Highway for 12.5 miles to the Deer Creek Road #4052 on the left. Follow this road for 4.2 miles to the trailhead on the left.

Northwest Forest Pass required to park: Yes

TRAILGUIDE

Best Seasons: Summer/Fall

AREA

Verlot, Mountain Loop Highway, Granite Falls

RANGER STATION (NEAREST)

1405 Emmens St. Darrington, WA 98241

Open Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm(360) 436-1155

Verlot PublicService Center

Open Thursday - Monday8 am - 4:30 pm (360) 691-7791

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Notice: Hiking in the backcountry can be dangerous. Information on this website comes from a variety of sources. You have to be responsible for using good common sense and researching trails carefully. Things change constantly in the outdoors.

Use caution while hiking so you can enjoy it safely. Don't get in over your head. A call to the ranger station and avalanche hotline(winter) are highly recommended. Bring the ten essentials and make sure someone knows where you are going and expect to be back.