Looking towards Goat Lake from between Goat Lake and Snowgrass Flat on the Lily Basin Trail. You can see the outlet stream from Goat Lake. (Jerry Adams)

If you go about 1 mile towards Snowgrass from Goat Lake, then off trail up, you reach the point where Goat Ridge joins the main Goat Rocks ridge. The last bit is following the top of the ridge, over loose rocks, with steep drops - you may not want to traverse this part. You can see Old Snowy in the background through the clouds. (Jerry Adams)

Typical campsite between Goat Lake and Snowgrass Flat. Someone put a lot of effort building structures out of rocks, which is a little out of place in the wilderness. (Jerry Adams)

Typical trail between Goat Lake and Snowgrass. This entire section is fairly level and easy. (Jerry Adams)

• Hikes including this destination:
  • Goat Lake Loop Hike   (TH | <—   —> | LOG)

• Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
• Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
• Latitude, Longitude: 46.50647, -121.47247
• Elevation: 6100 feet

Description

Between Goat Lake and Snowgrass Flat is an excellent alpine area. This is a better place to camp than Goat Lake because it is less windy and exposed to the weather if it gets bad.

There are about 10 campsites along here. Wherever you see a side trail, it probably leads to a campsite. There are several year-round streams for drinking water that cross the main trail. Campfires are allowed here and there are quite a few trees to supply firewood, but it's better to have a small fire to minimize impact. You're far enough away from any trailhead, and it's a large area, so it isn't too overrun with people.

More Links

• backpack: Goat Rocks – Lily Basin + Goat Lake (I Heart Pacific Northwest)
• backpack: Goat Rocks – Snowgrass Flat, Goat Lake, PCT & Bypass Trail (I Heart Pacific Northwest)

Contributors

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