Area · Henry M. Jackson Wilderness
Big Meadow Creek
12.1 mi round trip2,735 ft gainHardDay 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.
Henry M. Jackson Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance12.1 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain2,735 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point5,229 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Big Meadow Creek is an area reached by a 12.1-mile round trip from Top Lake Trailhead. The route follows Top Lake Trail, then Pacific Crest Trail, then Meadow Creek Trail to the destination.
Heads up: distance measured to Pear Lake.
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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 Top Lake Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.