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Peak · Goat Rocks Wilderness

Chimney Rock

19.3 mi round trip5,370 ft gainVery hardDay 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.

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

About the trail

Distance19.3 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain5,370 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit6,709 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Chimney Rock is a peak reached by a 19.3-mile round trip from Parking area. The route follows Lake Creek Road, then Three Peaks Trail, then Lake Creek Road, then Three Peaks Trail, then Packwood Lake Trail, then Coyote Trail 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).

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Getting there

The hike starts at Parking area. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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