Trail · Cascade River
Downey Creek Trail
12.5 mi round trip2,119 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
Distance12.5 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain2,119 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point2,532 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Downey Creek Trail is a 12.5-mile round trip, out and back from Downy Creek Trailhead. The route follows Downey Creek 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 Downy Creek Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.