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Area · Norse Peak Wilderness

Cement Basin

8.1 mi round trip2,724 ft gainHardDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
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Permits and reservations

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.

Norse Peak Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.

About the trail

Distance8.1 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain2,724 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point6,522 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Cement Basin is an area reached by a 8.1-mile round trip from Upper C Lot. The route follows Chutes and Ladders, then Bullion Basin Trail, then Pacific Crest Trail, then Basin Lake Trail to the destination.

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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 Pass

Getting there

The hike starts at Upper C Lot. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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