Jason Santos
Thunder Mountain Lakes
Extreme
Loop
Wild alpine lake cluster reached via a steep Tunnel Creek climb to the PCT.
14miDistance
4,656ftElevation gain
151ftElevation loss
6,544ftMax altitude
Estimated
Features
ViewsWaterfallsLakeAlpineSummitDogs on leash
Recommended gear
Trekking PolesSun ProtectionExtra LayersNavigationWater Filter
Current conditions
5-day forecast
Elevation profile
Access
Pass required:
Northwest Forest Pass
This trail is on the traditional lands of the Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, np̓əšqʷáw̓səxʷ (Wenatchi), sdukʷalbixʷ (Snoqualmie), dxʷlilap (Tulalip), Skykomish, and Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation.Learn more at Homelandsapp.com