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Lower elevation makes the Duckabush River Trail a good choice for early- and late-season camping.

2Lake of the Angels
RATINGS887ROUND-TRIP DISTANCE7.4 milesELEVATION GAIN3,400'OPTIONAL MAPSGreen Trails The Brothers (No. 168) and Mount Steel (No. 167)USUALLY OPENMid-July–OctoberBEST TIMEMid-July–OctoberAGENCYHood Canal Ranger District (Olympic National Forest), 360-765-2200, fs.usda.gov/ recarea/olympic/recreation/ recarea/?recid=47691; Olympic National Park, Wilderness Information Center, 600 E. Park Ave., Port Angeles, 360-565-3130, nps.gov/olymPERMITNational Park Service permit required for camping at the lake (or anywhere within Olympic National Park). You can usually get this at the second trailhead, off the old roadbed; to be safe, contact the park’s wilderness information center. Permits are $8 per person per night. No fires allowed above 3,500'. Note: The National Park Service periodically closes this area for mountain goat management; check online ahead of time.

Highlights

Although relatively short, this is a steep and challenging hike that takes you to a wonderfully scenic little alpine lake high in the Olympic Mountains. In addition to being a great destination in itself, the lake is a fine place to set up a base camp for explorations of the surrounding mountains. Due to the steepness and exposure of this route, those who are afraid of heights should not attempt this hike. Boots with good traction are a must, especially if conditions are wet.