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 allowed ONLY on a fire pan or fire blanket. If you see a rock fire ring on the ground it is illegal, please don't use it. Bring a camp stove to cook instead of having a fire
Bury all human waste 6-8 inches deep. All toilet paper and wipes must be packed out. The nearest restroom is by Redfish Lake and Redfish Lodge.
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 on the trail. Make sure you are aware of all the wilderness regulations.
Trailhead: Redfish Lake Trailhead
Round trip: 9.6 miles
Elevation gain: 1850 ft
Hike up along the moraine bordering Fishhook Creek valley. Enjoy beautiful views of the mountains. The trail passes through aspen groves, spruce and fir forests, and along open meadows and sagebrush covered slopes to Marshall Lake.
