Trailhead
Packwood Lake Th
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About Packwood Lake Th
An extremely popular trailhead providing access to the Packwood Lake Trail #78, which goes into the Goat Rocks Wilderness and is hiker and horse only. A wilderness permit is required to enter the wilderness area. Permits are free and self-issued 4 miles in once you reach Packwood Lake. Motorized and mechanized uses are prohibited in wilderness areas. There is one accessible vault toilet and a picnic table at the trailhead. Horse trailer parking is recommended at the lower trailhead (Pipeline Trail #74).
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Packwood Lake Th
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Nearby Trails
Packwood Lake Trail
hard · 3.99 mi · 2022 ft gain
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THREE PEAKS
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Three Peaks Trail
hard · 4.14 mi · 2477 ft gain
PACKWOOD LAKE
moderate · 1.27 mi · 695 ft gain
Lily Basin Trail
easy · 0.49 mi · 227 ft gain
Lily Basin Horse Trail
easy · 0.32 mi · 93 ft gain
UPPER LAKE CREEK
expert · 5.85 mi · 4075 ft gain