Triple Lakes Trail
What to Expect
Safety Advisory
This is prime grizzly bear country. Carry bear spray accessible on your hip, make noise on blind corners, and never approach a bear. Solo hikers should be especially vocal in the dense forest sections.
At nearly ten miles one-way with no bailout points, this trail demands honest self-assessment. There is no shortcut back once you commit past the halfway mark, and cell service is nonexistent for the entire route.
Trail Details
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This is a point-to-point trail, so arrange a shuttle or second vehicle. Most hikers start at Tsenesdghaas Na' and finish at the Visitor Center, which gives you a net downhill advantage on the back half.
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The middle section between the second and third lakes can be boggy even in midsummer — waterproof trail runners or gaiters will save you from spending half the hike with wet socks.
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The viewpoint between the second and third lakes, roughly at the halfway mark, is the best lunch spot on the entire trail. You get all three lakes in a single sweeping view with the Alaska Range as a backdrop — worth the extra five minutes to find the right perch.
