The Hozomeen Lake Trail leads three and a half miles one way from the Hozomeen Campground to the lake. The trail gains a total of 500 feet as it leads through gently rolling terrain east of Ross Lake. The lake lies at 2,820 feet.

Begin this hike from the Hozomeen Campground, which lies in the northernmost portions of the park on the eastern shore of Ross Lake. The trail leads eastward from the camping area, following Hozomeen Creek for the first mile. The trail bears right (south) and leaves the creek to follow the eastern base of a ridge line that follows the shore of Ross Lake.

The trail continues along the base of the ridge for two miles to a trail junction. At this junction the trail to Hozomeen Lake bears left. The right side of the fork leads past Willow Lake to Lightning Creek. Hozomeen Lake lies approximately three quarters of a mile east of this junction. There are primitive camping sites on the southeastern shore of the lake. Permits are required to use these sites.

Directions: From Hope, British Columbia, Exit Highway 1 west of Hope at exit number 168 leading toward FloodHope Road and Silver Hope Creek. Turn right on to Silver-Skagit Road and look for signs for Hozomeen Campground. After passing the Ross Lake Campground bear left to enter the Ross Lake National Recreation Area. Look for the signs for Hozomeen Lake Trailhead in Hozomeen campground.

Elevation: 1,886 feet

Ending Elevation: 2,820 feet

Difficulty: Easy

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