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Thornton Lakes

Backpacking2 days9.1 mi (round-trip)
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Thornton Lakes Trailhead
4.5 mi • 2,500 ft gain
Thornton Lake Camp
4.5 mi • 400 ft gain
Thornton Lakes Trailhead
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How to get a permit

This trip requires a North Cascades National Park Backcountry Permit. Reservations depend on your start date:

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Trips starting between October 13, 2024 and May 15, 2025

Permits required. No quota.

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Permit details

Here is how to fill out the North Cascades National Park Backcountry Permit application:

Starting AreaShort Trails
CampsiteThornton Lake Camp

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