Near Lunch Lake Trail
Looking East towards the accent to the High Divide ridge top.
Near Lunch Lake Trail
Cya later, Lunch Lake!
Near Lunch Lake Trail
High Divide Trail, the reality begins!
Near Lunch Lake Trail
High Divide & Lunch Lake Trail Junction
Near Lunch Lake Trail
Two ways to the lake

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Lunch Lake Trail

4.0 (2 Ratings)
One of the many stunning lakes along the Seven Lakes Basin Trail.
0.8
mi
Distance
144
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Family FriendlyLakeRiver/CreekViews
Access Issues
This trail will be impassible during the winter months and snow may linger well into summer.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.84mi
Distance
144ft
Elevation Gain
591ft
Elevation Loss
50%
Max Grade
4,909ft
High Point
4,357ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Lunch Lake is one of the favorite camping areas while exploring the Seven Lakes Basin region of Olympic. While the trail is just a short mile off the main loop trail, the views are staggeringly gorgeous and everyone needs to take this side trip. The path drops sharply from the main trail, but is gentle enough that your knees won't be sore while working your way back up. If anything, the descent will be largely ignored, as the views will leave you speechless and in awe. The lake itself isn't huge and is hardly the most impressive body of water in Olympic. Instead, it is yet another shimmering jewel along the Seven Lakes Basin Trail. It is also one of the more awesome backcountry campsites along the loop and an excellent place to see mountain goats and the occasional bear.

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Contributors
Doug Scott