Martin Lakes Trail
Strenuous · Out-and-back · 13.6 mi round trip · 2,315 ft gain · 5–7 hr
LarchesAutumn colorsAlpine lakeBig views
Parkingnot reported today
A long, demanding day; experienced hikers in good shape.
No hiker reports in the last 3 days. Be the first to report here
At this trail
Dogs allowed Northwest Forest Pass Toilets (vault)
Pack it out.
Official pageForest Service › record checked 2026-10-06
FeeNW Forest Pass or America the Beautiful Pass required. $5/vehicle/day Northwest Forest Pass can be purchased from a self-pay station provide
RestrictionsCertified weed free hay is required on National forest lands (processed grains are okay).
PermitsDay hikes: none. Overnight: wilderness permit.
AreaMethow Valley ›
Methow Valley Ranger District, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest U.S. Forest Service
Methow Valley Ranger District, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest U.S. Forest Service
Officialconditions › · roads › · fees › · permits ›
Rules, passes and closures change. Check the official Forest Service site before you go.
Getting there
Starts at Crater Creek Trailhead · 7 other trails start here
Navigate to the trailhead: Google Maps · Apple Maps · coordinates 48.22010, -120.26805
Right now
TodayAM50°
TonightPM36°4%
TueAM51°5%
TuePM40°1%
WedAM56°1%
WedPM42°
ThuAM54°
ThuPM41°
Sunny, wind 3 mph · Full forecast ›
Daylight7:20 am 6:12 pm
Air qualityAQI 26 Good
WildfireSisi fire, 44 km away, 4,615 acres, 34% contained
Snow levelabout 5,600 ft now · 4,500–8,800 ft over the next three days
PassLoup Loup Pass SR 20 34 km
Eastbound: No current information available · Westbound: No current information available · 56°F · pass report ›
Eastbound: No current information available · Westbound: No current information available · 56°F · pass report ›
Cameras
Methow Valley State Airport Northwest · 24 km › 
Methow Valley State Airport South · 24 km ›
No reports in the last 3 days.
All conditions and reports at Crater Creek Trailhead
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