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Peak · Cowiche Wildlife Area

Cowiche Mountain

6 mi round trip1,160 ft gainModerateDay hike: No permitOvernight: Check first
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Permits and reservations

Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation. Just the Discover Pass on your dashboard.
OvernightCheck first
Some wildlife areas allow primitive camping and some do not. Check the area rules before an overnight trip.

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife rules. Matched from wildlife area boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.

About the trail

Distance6 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,160 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit2,969 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Cowiche Mountain is a peak reached by a 6-mile round trip from Snow Mountain Ranch Trailhead. The route follows Entry Trail, then Cowiche Mountain Trail West to the summit.

Heads up: the last stretch to the top is off trail.

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What you need

Parking and passes

This trailhead is on state land, so you need a Discover Pass on your dashboard.

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Getting there

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

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