Pass · Twisp and Sawtooth
Chipmunk Pass
17.3 mi round trip3,654 ft gainVery hardDay 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
Distance17.3 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,654 ftTotal climb, round trip
Pass elevation7,399 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Chipmunk Pass is a pass reached by a 17.3-mile round trip from East Fork Buttermilk Trailhead. The route follows East Fork Buttermilk Trail, then Hoodoo Pass Trail #1259.31, then Summit Trail to the pass.
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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 East Fork Buttermilk Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.