Pass · Pasayten Wilderness
Billy Goat Pass
5 mi round trip1,770 ft gainModerateDay 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.
Pasayten Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance5 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,770 ftTotal climb, round trip
Pass elevation6,558 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Billy Goat Pass is a pass reached by a 5-mile round trip from Billy Goat Trailhead. The route follows Larch Creek/Billy Goat Pass Trail #502 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 Billy Goat Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.