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Peak · Mount St. Helens

Hat Rock

16.3 mi round trip3,612 ft gainVery hardDay 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

Distance16.3 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,612 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit5,569 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Hat Rock is a peak reached by a 16.3-mile round trip from Craggy Peak Trailhead. The route follows Craggy Peak ORV Trail, then Boundary ORV Trail to the summit.

Heads up: the last stretch to the top is off trail.

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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 Pass

Getting there

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

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