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Panhandle Lake to Snow Lake via Lakes Trail route map
DifficultOut and Back
Washington

Panhandle Lake to Snow Lake via Lakes Trail

Cougar, Washington

4.7 mi

Distance

2,421 ft

Elev. Gain

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Panhandle Lake to Snow Lake via Lakes Trail is a challenging out-and-back trail located near Cougar, Washington. Spanning approximately 4.7 miles with a significant elevation gain of 2,421 feet, this trail offers a rigorous workout for experienced hikers. The trail ascends into mountainous terrain, providing scenic views characteristic of the region's rugged landscape. The maximum elevation reaches about 5,207 feet, potentially offering views of alpine environments and possibly snow even in late seasons.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainmountainous terrain

Elevation Profile

Min:1,372 ft
Max:1,587 ft
738 ft
738 ft
1,372 ft1,444 ft1,515 ft1,587 ft0.0 mi1.2 mi2.3 mi3.5 mi4.7 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

SummerFall

Highlights

mountainous terrainscenic views

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Washington hunting page

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