Pass · Mount St. Helens
Bear Pass
5.7 mi round trip1,232 ft gainModerateDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation.
OvernightNo permit
No permit or reservation. Camp at least 200 ft from lakes and streams.
Outside wilderness and park boundaries, on Forest Service land. Matched from official boundaries and trail managers. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance5.7 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,232 ftTotal climb, round trip
Pass elevation4,944 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Bear Pass is a pass reached by a 5.7-mile round trip from Norway Pass Trailhead. The route follows Boundary 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).
Buy a Northwest Forest PassGetting there
The hike starts at Norway Pass Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.