Peak · Mount Baker
Cathedral Crag
5.7 mi round trip1,658 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 gain1,658 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit5,023 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Cathedral Crag is a peak reached by a 5.7-mile round trip from Park Butte Trailhead. The route follows (PNT) Park Butte Trail, then Park Butte Trail, then (PNT) Park Butte Trail, then Baker Pass 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 Park Butte Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.