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Cougar Meadow
10.5 mi round trip2,350 ft gainHardDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation.
OvernightNo permit
No permit or reservation. Camp at least 200 ft from lakes and streams.
Outside wilderness and park boundaries, on Forest Service land. Matched from official boundaries and trail managers. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance10.5 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain2,350 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point5,869 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Cougar Meadow is an area reached by a 10.5-mile round trip from Mad River Trailhead - Upper. The route follows Upper Mad River Trail, then Jimmy Creek Trail, then Cougar Ridge Trail, then Tyee Ridge Trail to the destination.
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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 Mad River Trailhead - Upper. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.