Peak · Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Alaska Mountain
17.3 mi round trip3,747 ft gainVery hardDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
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Day hikeFree self-issue
Fill out the free wilderness permit at the trailhead kiosk.
OvernightFree self-issue
No reservation. Use the same free permit, keep groups to 12 or fewer, and camp at least 200 ft from water.
Alpine Lakes Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance17.3 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,747 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit5,679 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Alaska Mountain is a peak reached by a 17.3-mile round trip from Pacific Crest Trail North - Snoqualmie Pass Trailhead. The route follows Pacific Crest Trail, then Alaska Mountain Trail to the summit.
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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).
Buy a Northwest Forest PassGetting there
The hike starts at Pacific Crest Trail North - Snoqualmie Pass Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.