Area · Mountain Loop
Gothic Basin
9.3 mi round tripLong dayDay 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
Distance9.3 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gainNot measuredTotal climb, round trip
High pointNot mappedFrom elevation data
Overview
Gothic Basin is an area reached by a 9.3-mile round trip from Barlow Pass Trailhead. The route follows Monte Cristo Trail, then Weeden Creek Trail to the destination.
Heads up: distance measured to Foggy Lake.
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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.