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Peak · Pasayten Wilderness

Haystack Mountain

1.7 mi round tripEasy by distanceDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
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Permits and reservations

Day hikeFree self-issue
Fill out the free wilderness permit at the trailhead kiosk.
OvernightFree self-issue
No reservation. Use the same free permit, keep groups to 12 or fewer, and camp at least 200 ft from water.

Pasayten Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.

About the trail

Distance1.7 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gainNot measuredTotal climb, round trip
Summit7,304 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Haystack Mountain is a peak reached by a 1.7-mile round trip from Slate Peak Trailhead. The route follows West Fork Pasayten Trail to the summit.

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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 Slate Peak Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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