Rachel Lake & Alta Mountain

Come out for a nice hike to Rachel Lake & Alta Mountain!

Trail to Rachel Lake:
The initial hike to Rachel Lake is a well-maintained trail, though it becomes steeper as it approaches the lake.

Alta Mountain:
When approached from the Rachel Lake trailhead, is generally considered a Class 2 scramble. While the trail to Rachel Lake is considered moderate, the ascent to Alta Mountain itself is steep and rocky in places, requiring some scrambling with loose rock and potential exposure on a narrow ridge near the summit

Stats to Alta: 10.4 miles w/ 3,507 ft of elevation gain
Stats to only Rachel Lake: 6.8 miles w/ 1,887 ft of gain.

For those not wanting to do Alta, you can hang out at Rachel Lake and enjoy the beautiful scenery!

Gear: Trekking poles, 2-3L of water, lunch and/or snacks, a good attitude.

By signing up, yourself and you only are responsible for your safety. This is not a guided trip, people will hike at their own speeds.