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Washington
Happy Lake Trail
0.4 mi
Distance
461 ft
Gain
10 min
Time
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What we do know
Inside Olympic National Park
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Why you'll love it
Quick trip — under 2 mi
Out & back
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Happy Lake Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 0.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 461 ft
- Elevation loss
- 461 ft
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- National Park Service
About this trail
Happy Lake Trail is a short out-and-back hike in Washington covering 0.44 miles with 30 feet of elevation gain. The trail descends 431 feet from its high point, making it a gentle walk around Happy Lake.
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