Pass · North Cascades Hwy
Granite Pass
13.8 mi round trip2,826 ft gainVery hardDay 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
Distance13.8 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain2,826 ftTotal climb, round trip
Pass elevation6,319 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Granite Pass is a pass reached by a 13.8-mile round trip from Rainy Pass Trailhead. The route follows Pacific Crest Trail to the pass.
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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 Rainy Pass Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.