Area · Norse Peak Wilderness
Big Crow Basin
7.2 mi round trip2,135 ft gainModerateDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
Get alerts for this hikePermits and reservations
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.
Norse Peak Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance7.2 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain2,135 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point6,522 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Big Crow Basin is an area reached by a 7.2-mile round trip from Upper C Lot. The route follows Chutes and Ladders, then Bullion Basin Trail, then Pacific Crest Trail to the destination.
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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 Upper C Lot. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.