Peak · Harts Pass
Buffalo Head
5.3 mi round trip556 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
Distance5.3 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain556 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit6,980 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Buffalo Head is a peak reached by a 5.3-mile round trip from Slate Peak Trailhead. The route follows Pacific Crest Trail to the summit.
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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 Slate Peak Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.