Peak · Harts Pass
Burch Mountain
8.5 mi round trip3,313 ft gainHardDay 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
Distance8.5 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,313 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit7,746 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Burch Mountain is a peak reached by a 8.5-mile round trip from Billy Goat Trailhead. The route follows Larch Creek/Billy Goat Pass Trail #502, then Burch Mountain Trail #538 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 Billy Goat Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.