Near Semaphore Lakes
Train Glacier and waterfall from Semaphore Lakes, with fog covering mountains.
Near Semaphore Lakes
Camp at Upper Semaphore Lake
Near Semaphore Lakes
One of the Semaphore Lakes
Near Semaphore Lakes
Upper Semaphore Lake

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Semaphore Lakes

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A short trail leads up to some alpine lakes for a short day trip or for camping and base camp for peak-bagging.
2
mi
Distance
1,178
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingCommonly BackpackedFall ColorsLakeRiver/CreekSpringSwimmingViewsWaterfallWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.05mi
Distance
1,178ft
Elevation Gain
300ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
5,571ft
High Point
4,445ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This steep trail will climb through the forest until you reach the alpine, where the terrain opens up and you can see the Train Glacier. There are three main lakes that make a scenic stopping point for you to find some flat ground to put your tent. From here, it's possible to continue on to a number of off-trail routes and scrambles to surrounding peaks, with Locomotive Mountain being the shortest and most straightforward of the available routes.

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Contributors
Tony Redford