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Peak · Glacier Peak Wilderness

Cloudy Peak

19.4 mi round trip4,469 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.

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

About the trail

Distance19.4 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain4,469 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit7,766 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Cloudy Peak is a peak reached by a 19.4-mile round trip from Cloudy Pass Trailhead. The route follows Cloudy Pass Trail, then Cloudy Pass Trail, then Cloudy Peak Route to the summit.

Heads up: off-trail finish (summit route not mapped).

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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 Cloudy Pass Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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