About Trailhead: Chain-of-Lakes
Provides access to: High Lakes Trail #116 northeast of Ollallie Lake and southwest of Horseshoe Lake and Keenes Horse Camp.
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Trailhead: Chain-of-Lakes
Randle, Washington · Skamania County · Facility
Provides access to: High Lakes Trail #116 northeast of Ollallie Lake and southwest of Horseshoe Lake and Keenes Horse Camp.
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46.29339, -121.59500
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Weather at Trailhead: Chain-of-Lakes
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Fog
46°/31°
💧 2%🌬 10mph
↑ 5:19 AM ↓ 8:49 PM
Sun
Overcast
52°/32°
💧 1%🌬 10mph
↑ 5:18 AM ↓ 8:49 PM
Mon
Overcast
67°/41°
🌬 11mph
↑ 5:17 AM ↓ 8:50 PM
Tue
Overcast
72°/45°
💧 2%🌬 6mph
↑ 5:17 AM ↓ 8:51 PM
Wed
Heavy Drizzle
56°/41°
💧 16%🌬 7mph
↑ 5:16 AM ↓ 8:52 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
From Randle, WA take Forest Road 23 for about 30 miles then take a hard left on Forest Road 2329. Follow 2329 about 3 miles to Forest Road 2329.022 and turn left to Chain of Lakes. Do not go straight where 2329 junctions with 5601.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Trailhead: Chain-of-Lakes
Heading to Trailhead: Chain-of-Lakes? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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