Lake Chaplain

7.9 mi · ▲ 511 ft · 2 hr 53 min

Lake Chaplain is a 7.9-mile out-and-back near Lake Roesiger, WA. The route reaches Lake Chaplain at the turnaround, 4 miles in. It climbs 511 ft. It scores 63/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi469 – 781 ft8.0 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 47.96579, -121.91724
Nearest town Lake Roesiger, WA

Directions

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Lake Chaplain

7.9 mi · ▲ 511 ft · 2 hr 53 min

Elevation 469–781 ft

Out & Back

Trailhead: 47.96579, -121.91724

Weather Aug 4: sunrise 5:49 AM · sunset 8:40 PM

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading S.
  2. 250 ftBear left, heading E.
  3. 4 miReach Lake Chaplain, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  4. 4 miBear right, heading W.
  5. 50 ftArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Weather

Sunrise 5:49 AMSunset 8:40 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 3.8 mi in (~103 min). Leave by 6:37 PM for the 8:40 PM sunset. Back at your car by 10:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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