Trail · Mount Baker Wilderness
Bell Pass Trail
16.2 mi round trip3,680 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.
Mount Baker Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance16.2 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,680 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point4,872 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Bell Pass Trail is a 16.2-mile round trip, out and back from Park Butte Trailhead. The route follows (PNT) Park Butte Trail, then Bell Pass Trail.
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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 Park Butte Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.