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Peak · Glacier Peak Wilderness

Flower Dome

22.3 mi round trip4,219 ft gainVery hardDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
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Permits 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.

Glacier Peak Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.

About the trail

Distance22.3 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain4,219 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit6,313 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Flower Dome is a peak reached by a 22.3-mile round trip from Trinity Trailhead. The route follows Buck Creek Trail #1513, then Buck Creek Pass Trail #789, then Flower Dome Trail to the summit.

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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 Pass

Getting there

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

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