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Trail · Pasayten Wilderness

Clutch Creek Trail

8.8 mi round trip2,375 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.

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

About the trail

Distance8.8 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain2,375 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point6,940 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Clutch Creek Trail is a 8.8-mile round trip, out and back from Iron Gate Trailhead. The route follows Boundary Trail, then Deer Park Trail, then Clutch Creek Trail.

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What you need

Parking and passes

Most Colville National Forest trailheads are free. A few developed sites need a Northwest Forest Pass, so check the trailhead sign.

Getting there

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

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