Goat Lake Trailhead / Elliott Creek

Category: Hiking area in Bedal, Washington

Address: Mountain Loop Hwy, Granite Falls, WA 98252, USA

Phone: +12066251367

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Reviews

Josh Chen

Aug 1, 2022

The scene was very pretty with blue sky and the water is crystal clear. There are several spot you can dip you toes and I saw people floating with tubes on water. The trail is not difficult (low elevation) but takes time (10.5 miles). The lower trail has shade most of the time so you may not need a cap. A lot of people camp here but you may want to prepare bear prevention stuff (a big warning sign at the trailhead). Overall, it is a nice hike which takes around 5 hours for round trip.

Mike R

Sep 9, 2021

If there is a perfect hike this would be it. 5 stars in all aspects from the great trail tread to the excellent stream views and the lake with overlooking mountains. Camp area great too tho didn't camp there yet. Trail on east side of the lake does peter out eventually but close to it's end the best views are afforded of the mountains. Small glacier up top. Spotted a snake, frog, fancy looking shrooms, and heard a pika in the rocks on west side. Not many people was a plus. The only very slight issue is small parking area at trailhead so weekend could get tight. Toilet in great shape. Be prepared for about 12 miles total depending how you do it...lower vs upper elliot.

Jerome Acosta

Aug 22, 2021

Beautiful hike family friendly has good camping spots for an easy out and back backpacking trip unfortunately very busy though. So if you don't mind crowds it's nice but if you do like me I'd stay away from it anywhere in the summer or on weekends especially! The trail about a half a mile in splits to lower and upper Elliot. Lower runs by the river has a bunch of wood bridges and a lot of up and down elevation. Nice if you want the sound of the river the whole time. Upper is way more chill gradually goes up hill some bigger trees down but nothing that you can't get under over or around. Very quiet and peaceful. I'd take upper Everytime! The lake is amazing anytime of year sunny or overcast! Lots of waterfalls on the right side as you near the top to the lake. All of them are worth going to check out.

James Ekstrom

May 24, 2021

As of May 23 the road from the south is closed about 4 miles from the trailhead road. So prepare to hike on the road before hiking on the trail. But it probably cut down on the crowd a bit. Some trees down over much of the trail. The lower trail has large trees down over it so we had to double back and take the upper, which was more navigable. Not as cold as I was expecting spending the night by Goat Lake, but still a little chilly this time of year. Plenty of fresh streams and waterfalls to enjoy, and great mountain views. Some parts of the trail get a little muddy, but otherwise the trail is good walking. Great spot for camping for the weekend if you don't mind a bit of walking along the closed road for a bit.

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Questions & Answers

Can dogs go there

Hunter H | Aug 12, 2022
Michael Cline | Aug 13, 2022

Yes Confirmed

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how long is it?

Remington Odenius | Aug 12, 2022
Szymek Zaleski (meckster) | Aug 13, 2022

5 miles one way, pretty flat for the most of it. only 1,700ft elevation gain

hello, how is the number phone to take a reservation for camping? thank you

Daniela Soledad Ponce | Aug 12, 2022
Bernardus Reygers | Aug 13, 2022

You can not make reservations. It first come. You can't camp at the lake. But you can right above the trail to the lake. It has signs where you can camp at.

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How's the service road? Potholes or narrow?

Jessica Sanchez | Aug 12, 2022
Kim Grummel | Aug 13, 2022

It's fine if you take it slow. Any car can handle. There have been car break ins up there though so don't bring/leave anything valuable.

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Are you able to camp there?

Serenity Farnam | Aug 12, 2022
Andrea Vaags | Aug 13, 2022

Yes you are! I was there overnight two weekends ago, and there were probably 10 other tents set up. There is a local bear who hangs out nearby apparently, so make sure to bring a bear cache. It's a beautiful spot.

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Can you bike it?

Andrey | Aug 12, 2022
Kris Colburn | Aug 13, 2022

No

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