Gifford Pinchot National Forest Soda Peaks Lake Hike ~ from Forest Road #54 Hike 58
Length: 4.4 Miles round trip Elevation Change: 700' Climb then 600' Drop = Total 1300' Gain Season: Summer thru Fall Difficulty: Challenging Permit: NW Forest Pass Required Features:
This hike begins off Forest Road #54. The
trail head is very marked. This is an
exceptionally outstanding hike. It is a
bit steep, but short enough to not matter.
The trail begins by gently climbing across
an open area before entering the forest.
Because this area outside of the wilderness
has been heavily logged you will have several
open areas with excellent views.
The trail gains about 700' before reaching
the ridge above Soda Peaks Lake. You can
see the lake below you as you look out at
the eastern Soda Peak. Now the trail descends
rather rapidly to the lake via a long circular
switchback.
When you get to the lake, it is well worth it
to walk over to the eastern side and climb a
bit up the rocky side of the east Soda Peak.
The views from there add to your reward for
coming to this beautiful little lake.
A Virtual Hike in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest
