Billy Clapp Lake
Central Washington
Astronomy
MoonWaning Gibbous (70%)
Stargazingexcellent
Trail Conditions
SnowReported on trail
“04may2022 WED ~11:00 70s_F, Swee and i arrived at the Billy Clapp Lake Water Access parking ..”
Last report: Oct 30, 2024
Permits / Passes
RequiredDiscover Pass
Safety & Considerations
Today's Hazard
- Strong sun — sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses recommended
Getting There
Recent Reports
Oct 30, 2024
Can we get the “WTA Pro Tip” removed from the hike description?
May 4, 2022
04may2022 WED ~11:00 70s_F, Swee and i arrived at the Billy Clapp Lake Water Access parking .. and we were lucky to get the last spot.
Mar 13, 2022
The upper half of Billy Clapp Lake was still frozen over with a thin sheet of ice. The waves were breaking up the windward edge, and the broken bits sounded like tinkling glass as I hiked along the shore.
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