Seattle WA

Cell Coverage on Lake Serene Trail

Beautiful alpine lake beneath the granite walls of Mount Index.

Trail Stats

Length 7.2 miles
Difficulty hard
Elevation Gain 2000 ft
Peak Elevation ~12000 ft

Cell Coverage by Carrier

Verizon No Coverage
AT&T No Coverage
T-Mobile No Coverage

Our Recommendation

Cell coverage is extremely limited or nonexistent on this trail. A satellite communicator (like Garmin inReach) is strongly recommended.

Safety Tips for This Trail

  • Download offline maps before your hike
  • Consider a satellite communicator (Garmin inReach, Zoleo, SPOT)
  • Tell someone your hiking plan and expected return time
  • Carry a paper map and compass as backup

Recommended Gear

Stay connected and safe on trails with limited coverage

Garmin inReach Mini 2

Satellite communicator for SOS and messaging anywhere on Earth

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ZOLEO Satellite Communicator

Affordable satellite messaging that works with your smartphone

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Gaia GPS Premium

Download offline topo maps before you lose service

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