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4.5 miles
Distance
864 ft
Climb
-749 ft
Descent
01:01:41
Avg time
115 ft
Altitude change
2,493 ft
Altitude min
2,627 ft
Altitude max
2,512 ft
Altitude start
2,628 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-42.2%
Grade max
34.2%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
01:01:41
Avg time

Lakes Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Coldwater Lake / Mt Margaret
    Cougar, Washington
  • Ref Number
    #211
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #71495 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3182 in Trail Running
    • #4357 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS
  • OSM Way
    #166537258

NOTE: Mountain Bikes are allowed for the first 4.5 miles from the Coldwater Boat Launch to the Coldwater Trail Junction.

The Lakes Trail # 211 begins at Coldwater Lake Boat Launch and follows the northwest shore passing through blown down trees, wildflowers, and alder thickets. Deer, elk, and coyotes often use the trail, traveling between feeding grounds. Minnie Peak and its impressive rocky summit frame the valley to the north. Lakes Trail #211 follows the shoreline until reaching the head of Coldwater Lake, 4.5 miles from the trailhead. The junction with Coldwater Trail #230 is 0.5 mile from the head of Coldwater Lake.

source: USFS
Access Info

Coldwater Lake Boat Launch or Coldwater Trail #230 via South Coldwater Trail #230A.

Trail Supporters

  • USFS
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jun 2, 2025 @ 7:57pm
Jun 2, 2025
 NWTA did lots of maintenance! Go ride it!
Sep 4, 2023 @ 3:40pm
Sep 4, 2023
 Overgrown vegetation. Extreme hike a bike for most of the climb. this is not the way up. should be listed as hiking trail only unless you're only...
Jun 4, 2022 @ 8:54am
Jun 4, 2022
 Trail work today. Cleared sides of the trail back and built up a section that had washed out. Rides good despite a few section of mud.
Oct 17, 2020 @ 10:24pm
Oct 17, 2020
 Rode the loop clockwise. This trail is narrow and there were a lot of hikers. At least five downed trees. Two skitchy erosion points near the...
Sep 20, 2020 @ 8:59am
Sep 20, 2020
 Multiple trees down blocking trail around the mid-point along the lake.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lakes Trail

        ▼ Where is Lakes Trail located?
        Lakes Trail is located in Coldwater Lake / Mt Margaret, Cougar, Washington, United States. It is part of the Coldwater Lake / Mt Margaret trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.29144, -122.26701.
        ▼ How hard is Lakes Trail?
        Lakes Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.5%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lakes Trail?
        Lakes Trail has 864 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 749 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,493 ft to 2,627 ft.
        ▼ Is Lakes Trail a point to point trail?
        Lakes Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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