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Upper Echo Lake

Species present: Rainbow and Brook Trout Seasons: Open all year. Bag limit: 5 per day, 10 in possession. Date of usual ice out: June 1 (6,000' elevation) Access trails: This lake is located in Section 6, T38N, R5W. Access is via the South Fork Road (Road 26) from the W.A. Barr Road. One route is the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) which crosses Road 26 about 12 miles up (at the Gumboot Trailhead). Park here and walk south on the Pacific Crest Trail 2.25 miles to the divide between Seven Lakes and…

  • Managed by: USDA Forest Service

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Is Upper Echo Lake reservable?

Upper Echo Lake is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Upper Echo Lake?

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