Area · Henry M. Jackson Wilderness
Glacier Basin
12.3 mi round tripLong dayDay 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.
Henry M. Jackson Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance12.3 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gainNot measuredTotal climb, round trip
High pointNot mappedFrom elevation data
Overview
Glacier Basin is an area reached by a 12.3-mile round trip from Barlow Pass Trailhead. The route follows Monte Cristo Trail, then Poodle Dog Pass Trail, then Glacier Basin Trail, then Dumas Street-Glacier Basin Trail, then Glacier Basin Trail to the destination.
Heads up: distance measured to Mystery Hill.
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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 Barlow Pass Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.