Lake Angeles Trail

Lake Angeles

• Notices
• Description
• Trail Conditions
• Camping
• Special Concerns
• Safety
• Map

 

Notices

• Learn how to obtain a Wilderness Permit.
• Bear canisters are recommended for food storage because of the lack of good trees for proper hanging.

 

Description

• Ecosystem Type: Montane forest, subalpine forest
• Trail Tread Types: Maintained
• General Elevation Trend: Moderate
• Unique Features: Subalpine lake basin
• Level of Difficulty: Moderate
• Distance: 3.5 miles to Lake Angeles and 6.4 miles to Klahhane Ridge
• Elevation Change: 1,850 feet to 4,250 feet (lake) to 6,000 feet (Klahane Ridge)
• Best Season: Early July through October (trail to Lake Angeles is generally melted out by June).
• Stock: Open to stock. Consult regulations.

 

Camping

• Food Storage Method: No bear wires. Bear canisters recommended as it is difficult to hang food 12 feet high and 10 feet out from the nearest trunk.
• Location and sites: Numerous sites at the lake
• Toilet Facilities: None. Bury human waste 6-8" deep and 200 feet from water sources and campsites.
• Water Source: Lake outlet stream
• Stock: Allowed, day use only.

 

Special Concerns

• Leave No Trace: Practice Leave No Trace during your stay to protect the resource and vegetation. Camp in designated sites or on bare ground.
• Campfires: No campfires at Lake Angeles. To protect sensitive vegetation, campfires are prohibited above 3,500 feet.
• Respect Wildlife: To protect bears and other wildlife, all food, garbage, and scented items must be secured from all wildlife 24 hours a day.

 

Safety

• In early season, several steep snow slopes exist above Lake Angeles.
• An ice axe and self-arrest skills may be required for much of the spring and early summer.
• It may be difficult to follow sections of trail due to snow.
• Map and compass skills may be required during much of the spring and early summer.

 

Lake Angeles from Klahhane Ridge