Loop · Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Cathedral Pass Loop
13.9 mi loop3,028 ft gainVery hardDay 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.
Alpine Lakes Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance13.9 miFull loop
Elevation gain3,028 ftTotal climb
High point5,544 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Cathedral Pass Loop is a 13.9-mile loop starting from Cathedral Pass Trailhead. The route follows Cathedral Pass Loop.
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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 Cathedral Pass Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.