Peak · Colonel Bob Wilderness
Colonel Bob
6.9 mi round trip3,461 ft gainHardDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
Get alerts for this hikePermits 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.
Colonel Bob Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance6.9 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,461 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit4,318 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Colonel Bob is a peak reached by a 6.9-mile round trip from Petes Creek Trailhead. The route follows Petes Creek Trail #858, then Colonel Bob Summit Trail #851.1 to the summit.
Heads up: the last stretch to the top is off trail.
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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 Petes Creek Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.