Bernice Lake Trail
Strenuous · Out-and-back · 22 mi round trip · 6,515 ft gain · 9¼–13 hr
LarchesAutumn colorsAlpine lakeBig viewsRiver or creekCampsites
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
Toilets (vault)
Pack it out.
Official pageForest Service › record checked 2026-10-06
FeeA Federal Dock permit is required from May1st to October 31st for use of all National Forest Service and National Park Service docks. Permit
RestrictionsWilderness regulations apply within Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness.
Getting there
Starts at Lakeshore Trailhead · 2 other trails start here
Navigate to the trailhead: Google Maps · Apple Maps · coordinates 48.14514, -120.49496
Right now
MonAM57°
TonightPM39°5%
TueAM58°6%
TuePM41°4%
WedAM61°2%
WedPM46°
ThuAM61°
ThuPM50°
Sunny, wind 3 mph · Full forecast ›
Daylight7:21 am 6:13 pm
Air qualityAQI 34 Good
WildfireLittle Giant fire, 30 km away, 172,912 acres, 95% contained
Snow levelabout 5,600 ft now · 4,400–8,900 ft over the next three days
PassNorth Cascade Hwy SR 20 43 km
Eastbound: No current information available · Westbound: No current information available · pass report ›
Eastbound: No current information available · Westbound: No current information available · pass report ›
No reports in the last 3 days.
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