ACCESS: The Redfish Trailhead is very popular and serves many trails. Do not park in no parking zones. Please do not park off the side of the road in the sagebrush or other vegetation, it destroys the delicate alpine habitat.
Please don’t cut switchbacks! It causes erosion, destroys vegetation, and ruins the trail. This trail has many switchbacks, please use them!
Most of our trailheads do not have trash facilities. Please be prepared to pack out all of your trash from the trail and trailhead.
Fires are NEVER allowed at Alpine Lake because of high use and limited fuel sources. If you see a rock fire ring on the ground it is illegal, please don't use it.
Due to the high use and lack of natural soil, packing out human waste is strongly recommended here. Help protect our water quality and fragile alpine ecosystems by using wag bags.
Store your food in a bear hang or bear proof container. A fed bear IS a dead bear. Help keep our wildlife wild.
This trail enters wilderness. You need a free wilderness permit which can be picked up at the Inlet trailhead. Make sure you are aware of all the wilderness regulations.
Trailhead: Redfish Lake Trailhead or Inlet Trailhead
Round trip: 11.2 miles
Elevation gain: 1650 ft
The hike to Alpine Lake begins at the Redfish Inlet Trailhead. You must either take the boat shuttle to the Inlet Trailhead or hike 5 miles and 1000ft of elevation from the Redfish Trailhead. The trail follows Redfish Creek up the Redfish Canyon. At Flat Rock Junction it begins to climb the side of the canyon up to Alpine Lake. Enjoy beautiful views up and down Redfish Canyon on the first several sets of switchbacks (pictured). Campfires are never allowed at Alpine Lake.
