Peak · Chinook and Crystal
Blowout Mountain
5.7 mi round trip1,816 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 gain1,816 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit5,699 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Blowout Mountain is a peak reached by a 5.7-mile round trip from Unnamed trailhead. The route follows Blowout Mountain Trail, then Old Blowout Mountain Trail, then Blowout Mountain Trail, then Pacific Crest Trail to the summit.
Heads up: the last stretch to the top is off 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 Unnamed trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.