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Pass · Goat Rocks Wilderness

Cispus Pass

13.1 mi round trip2,215 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.

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

Distance13.1 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain2,215 ftTotal climb, round trip
Pass elevation6,453 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Cispus Pass is a pass reached by a 13.1-mile round trip from Snowgrass Hikers' Trailhead. The route follows Snowgrass Trail #96, then Bypass Trail #97, then Pacific Crest 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 Pass

Getting there

The hike starts at Snowgrass Hikers' Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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