Gothic Basin

based on 664 tracks & routes #21 hike out of 988 in
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8.8 mi
Distance
3 hrs 40 min
Time
terrain
2,592 ft
Elev Gain

Overview

This is a difficult out and back trail in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.

This trail goes by Twin Bridge Campground.

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    2 years, 11 months ago
    Report last Sunday: Amazing views! Be careful on ice on the boulders, slippery on the bridges and thin ice on Creek Crossing
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    7 years ago
    Tough trail in decent condition. Bathroom at the enterance to the basin. Best campsite is on the top of the large rock formation to the back of the first small lake on your right as you enter the basin.
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    7 years, 1 month ago
    A lot of elevation in a few miles with Epic views!
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LongCanteen3016 1 year ago
Gothic basin finally!
With Kristen and lobo. Truly outstanding. Otherworldly at the top, with the clouds blowing by and had the lake all to ourselves. Follow the little flags up to the lake.
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Sarah Miles 1 year, 3 months ago
Gothic Basin Foggy Lake
w Laura U, Roo, Hesh, Tino. Snow patches, soft on warm day but used spikes. Would've wanted crampons and ice axe if cooler for just maybe one spot.
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TallTorch6642 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Morning Star NRCA Hike
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CozyForest7679 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Morning Star NRCA Hike
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Kate Davis 3 months ago
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Andrew Boldizsar 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Morning Star NRCA Hike
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Matt Reeder 1 month ago
Gothic Basin 9/06/2026
Amazing hike but also very difficult.
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SweetGaiters2298 1 year ago
Gothic Basin to Foggy Lake
Great workout, tough hike up & down!
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Susan Nelson 1 year, 3 months ago
a ttempt to hike into foggy basin
elevation recording starts to drop
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CoolLedge9639 1 year ago
Gothic Basin
9/18/25 with Tage
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