Cascade Lake Trail

NPS / Jules DeNoto

Trail passes through open meadows to Cascade Lake where wildflowers abound and wildlife is often seen.

Safety notes: The trail can be wet and snowy through July.

Trailhead: Cascade Lake trailhead 1-¼ miles (2 km) north of Canyon Junction on the Grand Loop Road.

Details

Duration

2-3 Hours

This is a 4.4-mile (7-kilometer) there-and-back trail that begins and ends at the same trailhead.

Activity

Hiking

Easy hike

Pets Allowed

No

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Location

Canyon Village

This trail is in the central part of the park, with the trailhead about 1-mile north of the Canyon Village road intersection. There is a parking lot dedicated to the hiking trail, as well as a parking lot at the picnic area north of the trailhead.

Reservations

No

Season

Summer, Fall

Time of Day

Any Time

Accessibility Information

 

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