The LakeChalet

A climb above the lake · Lake Alpine

Lake Alpine to
Inspiration Point

For a bigger view of Lake Alpine, take the uphill trail toward Inspiration Point. Begin at the trailhead south of Pine Marten Campground, follow the Lakeshore Trail, then take the Inspiration Point branch into the climb.

This is a short mountain hike, not a flat lakeside stroll. The Forest Service describes an uphill route with views toward Spicer Reservoir and the Dardanelles. Plan time for the descent, and enjoy lunch or provisions at Lake Alpine Lodge afterward when it is open.

2.1 miMapped approach + return
~3 miBroader outing · Start varies
Moderate–strenuousUphill mountain trail
Snow-freeSeasonal access

Lakeshore approach & uphill trail

From the shore toward the summit

The line follows mapped trails from Pine Marten. It stops about 200 feet (60 metres, straight-line) northeast of the summit pin; the final summit approach is not included. The separate pin is a landmark, not a direction to walk cross-country.

Take the route with you

Download the mapped approach

This 2.1-mile out-and-back file turns around at the upper mapped trail endpoint, short of the summit. Follow established paths on the ground, and turn back if the way is unclear. Save it offline before leaving.

Download route (GPX) ↓

Send it to your device

  1. GarminDownload the GPX, share it to Garmin Connect, choose Hiking, save it and use Send to Device.Garmin instructions ↗
  2. StravaOn the Strava website, open My Routes, create a route and upload the GPX. Route creation may require a subscription.Strava instructions ↗
  3. Apple WatchApple Maps and Fitness do not directly import GPX. Open the file in a route app such as Footpath or WorkOutDoors.Footpath instructions ↗