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Pass · Olympic National Park

Gray Wolf Pass

27 mi round trip7,530 ft gainVery hardDay hike: No permitOvernight: Reservation
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Permits and reservations

Day hikeNo permit
Day hikes need no permit, only the park entrance pass.
OvernightReservation
Every overnight stay needs a wilderness permit from Recreation.gov. Bear canisters are required at all wilderness camps (free loaners at Wilderness Information Centers).

Permit calendar

Summer permits releaseApril 15, 7 AM PT
Summer quota seasonMay 15 to October 15

Olympic National Park wilderness rules from the National Park Service. Quota areas include Seven Lakes Basin, Grand Valley, Royal Lake, the Ozette coast, and Enchanted Valley. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.

About the trail

Distance27 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain7,530 ftTotal climb, round trip
Pass elevation6,204 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Gray Wolf Pass is a pass reached by a 27-mile round trip from Deer Park Trailhead. The route follows Three Forks Trail, then Cameron Creek Trail, then Gray Wolf River Trail to the pass.

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What you need

Parking and passes

National park entrance fee: $30 per vehicle for 7 days, the $55 Olympic annual pass, or an America the Beautiful pass. The park does not take cash.

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Getting there

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

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