This heavily used trail begins on the northwest side of Indian Heaven Wilderness. Placid Lake, meadows, wildflowers, and a small lake are features along this trail.
OSM map layer · LineString
46.04, -121.80 · rel 15551236
46.04, -121.80 · rel 15551236
Placid Lake Trail #29
4,7 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Washington · 46.04°N ·
121.80°W
4,7km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
Family friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
Bird Mountain
summit ·
401 m off route
4,7 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Placid Lake Trail #29 is 4.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Placid Lake Trail #29 takes approximately 1h 10min to complete.
No, Placid Lake Trail #29 is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Placid Lake Trail #29 starts near coordinates 46.0487, -121.8094.
Placid Lake Trail #29 is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Placid Lake Trail #29 is maintained and managed by US Forest Service.