Peak · William O. Douglas Wilderness
Cortright Point
3.8 mi round trip879 ft gainEasyDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
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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.
William O. Douglas Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance3.8 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain879 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit5,764 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Cortright Point is a peak reached by a 3.8-mile round trip from Sand Lake Trailhead. The route follows Sand Lake Trail 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 Sand Lake Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.