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Pass · Alpine Lakes Wilderness

Aasgard Pass

11 mi round trip4,567 ft gainVery hardDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Lottery
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Permits and reservations

Day hikeFree self-issue
Fill out a free day-use wilderness permit at the trailhead kiosk. No reservation.
OvernightLottery
Every overnight stay May 15 to Oct 31 needs an Enchantment Permit Area permit: $6 to apply, then $5 per person per day.

Permit calendar

Lottery opensFeb 15
Lottery closesMar 1 · results mid-March
Unclaimed permits releaseApr 1, 7 AM PT
Permit season and daily lotteryMay 15 to Oct 31

Enchantment Permit Area rules from the Forest Service and Recreation.gov. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.

About the trail

Distance11 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain4,567 ftTotal climb, round trip
Pass elevation7,842 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Aasgard Pass is a pass reached by a 11-mile round trip from Stuart Lake Trailhead. The route follows Stuart Lake Trail, then Colchuck Lake Trail, then Aasgard Pass Trail to the pass.

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What you need

Parking and passes

Forest Service trailhead: display a Northwest Forest Pass or an interagency pass (America the Beautiful).

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Getting there

The hike starts at Stuart Lake Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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