About
Length (round trip)2 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain150 ft up
Typical time1 hr
TrailheadButte Lake, north-east corner
SurfaceForest and lava-edge path
Best seasonJuly to October. The park highway crosses 8,500 feet and is usually buried in snow from November until late June.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see 🌄 Big views🏞️ Lake

A short walk to a small warm lake that is the best swimming in the park.

Tips
Bathtub Lake warms up far more than the alpine lakes, which is exactly why people walk to it. Combine with the Cinder Cone from the same trailhead.
Location

Butte Lake, north-east corner

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