Peak · Mountain Loop
Circle Peak
14.6 mi round trip4,982 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
Distance14.6 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain4,982 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit5,964 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Circle Peak is a peak reached by a 14.6-mile round trip from Meadow Mountain Trailhead. The route follows Meadow Mountain Trail, then Crystal Lake Trail, then Circle Peak 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 Meadow Mountain Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.