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Gothic Peak

9.8 mi round tripLong dayDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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Permits and reservations

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

Distance9.8 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gainNot measuredTotal climb, round trip
Summit6,217 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Gothic Peak is a peak reached by a 9.8-mile round trip from Barlow Pass Trailhead. The route follows Monte Cristo Trail, then Weeden Creek Trail to the summit.

Heads up: off-trail finish (summit route not mapped).

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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).

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Getting there

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

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