Near Causeway Lake
Overlooking Causeway Lake and Chinese Wall
Near Causeway Lake
Looking east from the Devil's Causeway towards the Chinese Wall.
Near Causeway Lake
Flat Tops
Near Causeway Lake
Wildflowers
Near Causeway Lake
Little over growing not used very much.

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Causeway Lake

4.5 (4 Ratings)
Epic views on the way to a beautiful lake.
10.3
mi
Distance
2,625
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
LakeSwimmingViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Must follow Federal Wilderness Area restrictions.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
10.34mi
Distance
2,625ft
Elevation Gain
2,625ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
11,582ft
High Point
10,266ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
Start at the Stillwater Reservoir. From the trailhead, follow the East Fork Trail #1119 as it heads north along the reservoir. Almost a mile in, there is a fork;stay right and follow the East Fork Trail into the Flat Tops Wilderness Area. About 1.5 miles in, you'll pass Little Causeway Lake on your left side. Continue on as you climb toward the ridgeline. About 2.5 miles in, you'll reach the ridgeline. Take in the extraordinary views! At this point, you can head left up the ridge towards Devil's Causeway, a narrow land bridge that will certainly get your heart pumping! If you choose not to explore this short detour, head right and begin your descent into the East Fork Watershed. From here, the trail is a mix of smooth singletrack with more technical sections. About two miles from the ridge, Causeway Lake will come into view. Enjoy the solitude, and don't forget your bug spray.

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Contributors
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