Waterfall · Glacier Peak Wilderness
High Pass Falls
20.3 mi round trip7,064 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 gain7,064 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point6,391 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
High Pass Falls is a waterfall reached by a 20.3-mile round trip from Little Giant Trailhead. The route follows Little Giant Trail #1518, then Boulder Pass Trail to the falls.
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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 Little Giant Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.