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3.7 miles
Distance
1,474 ft
Climb
-1,457 ft
Descent
2,628 ft
High Point
17 ft
Altitude change
1,152 ft
Altitude min
1,152 ft
Altitude start
1,168 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-42.7%
Grade max
72.7%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
For as large as the North Cascades National Park is, it has remarkably few easily accessible dayhiking opportunities. One such trail is a short, 2-mile climb to Pyramid Lake, a small, green pool tucked back into a high valley below Pyramid and Pinnacle Peaks.
source: Backpacker.com | Ross Lake NRA
Detailed Description
Pyramid Lake is a 4 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Rockport Washington. This hike only route and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 1 trails. This route climbs 1,474 ft with a max elevation of 2,628 ft then descends -1,457 ft.
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Ross Lake National Recreation Area: Pyramid Lake
Sep 19, 2013 from backpacker.com
This short trail between Gorge and Diablo Lakes climbs steadily to a small pocket lake filled with floating "gardens" and great views of Pyramid Peak.
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Distance4 miles
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Altitude min1,152 ft
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Altitude start1,152 ft
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Altitude end1,168 ft
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Climb1,474 ft
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Descent-1,457 ft
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Grade0.1%
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Grade max-42.7%
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Grade min72.7%
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Distance climb2 miles
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Distance down2 miles
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Route TypeOut & Back
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Physical ratingModerate
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- Walk south on Pyramid Lake Trail.
- Continue for 3 kilometers.
- Walk north on Pyramid Lake Trail.
- Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
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