Length: 7 Miles round trip
Elevation Change: 3750' Elevation gain / 500' loss
Season: Summer thru Fall
Difficulty: Very Difficult
Permit: NW Forest Pass Required
Features:
This hike begins along Forest Road 5270 at about 2400' elevation. Within
the first 2.5 miles you gain nearly 3000'. To say the least, this trail is
a bit steep. It is so steep that they have put steps on the trail in a
couple of places.
Having said that, don't get me wrong. This hike is so worth it! Just
take your time so when you reach the top you can enjoy the unbelievable
views. At 3 miles you come to the junction of Trail #161B which takes
you further uphill to a saddle in the Tatoosh Ridge, then down about
500' elevation to the Tatoosh Lakes.
In season you will be drowned in wildflowers. There is more beauty here
than the eye can behold. Enjoy! The first Tatoosh Lake is rather small,
but the second lake is fairly large. They are both beautiful and provide
such a wonderful place to enjoy solitude. I say solitude because chances
are you may be the only person there due to the difficulty of getting
there.
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