Lost Creek Ridge Trailhead

"High point: 5,600 feet Elevation gain: 3,800 feet Round-trip distance (to Round Lake): 10 miles Get lost in the beauty. Lost Creek Ridge is arguably one of the more memorable high-country trails in the Glacier Peak region. It can be a day-hike destination — quite an elevation gain for one day — or an extended backpack trip, depending on how far you want to go. Either way, prepare to climb. A series of switchbacks over 2,500 feet of vertical gain brings you to Bingley Gap, roughly the 3-mile mark. This is where the fun begins. The trail continues along the ridge and through meadows and a 5,600-foot saddle overlooking Round Lake. Day-trippers can stop here for lunch. If you’re looking to camp, it’s a 500-foot descent to the lake. Beyond, the possibilities are endless. Ridge-runners looking for more adventure will continue to Sunup Lake and Hardtack Lake. The rough, up-and-down trail continues all the way to beautiful Lake Byrne. If you reach this point, you’re looking at a round-trip distance of 24 miles. "