Peak · Glacier Peak Wilderness
Helmet Butte
20.3 mi round trip3,644 ft gainVery hardDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
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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.
Glacier Peak Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance20.3 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,644 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit7,277 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Helmet Butte is a peak reached by a 20.3-mile round trip from Trinity Trailhead. The route follows Buck Creek Trail #1513, then Pass No Pass 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).
Buy a Northwest Forest PassGetting there
The hike starts at Trinity Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.