Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
Middle Lake–South Lake, 3 lakes
6.1 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 2 hr 2 min
Middle Lake–South Lake, 3 lakes is a 6.1-mile out-and-back in Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge near Ridgefield, WA. The route passes Deep Lake, South Lake and Middle Lake. It is mostly level, with 0 ft of elevation gain. It scores 60/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Middle Lake–South Lake, 3 lakes
6.1 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 2 hr 2 min
Elevation 10–31 ft
Out & Back · Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
Trailhead: 45.79853, -122.76182
Weather Sep 4: Light drizzle, high 67°F / low 53° · precip 22% · wind 7 mph · sunrise 6:37 AM · sunset 7:45 PM
- Start at the trailhead, heading SW.
- 50 ftPass Deep Lake.
- 50 ftPass South Lake.
- 50 ftPass Middle Lake.
- 3 miReach Middle Lake, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 3 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Weather
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 3.0 mi in (~73 min). Leave by 6:12 PM for the 7:45 PM sunset. Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Trailhead visible from the viewpoint
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