Length: 4 miles round trip Elevation Change: 700' gain Season: Late Spring thru Late Fall Difficulty: Moderate Permit: NW Forest Pass Required Features: This is a short and moderate hike. The hike begins to climb almost
immediately and climbs along the side of a steep hillside within a dense forest. About
a half mile into the hike you are offered the only opportunity for a view. At that point
the trail levels off and remains an easy walk the rest of the way to the lake. Depending
on the season, the Hidden Lake can resemble a large marshy pond. You must cross the outlet
stream just before the lake and this can be tricky.
If you would like a more significant challenge, after viewing the lake, continue on Trail #779
to the point it meets the Timberline Trail #600 (also the Pacific Crest Trail #2000). The
only reason to take this difficult hike would be for the exercise or adventure. There are
not significant viewpoint the entire distance.
