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Pass · Glacier Peak Wilderness

Hilgard Pass

11.5 mi round trip3,655 ft gainVery hardDay 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.

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

Distance11.5 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,655 ftTotal climb, round trip
Pass elevation6,637 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Hilgard Pass is a pass reached by a 11.5-mile round trip from 10 Mile Creek Trailhead. The route follows 10 Mile Falls Trail, then 10 Mile Creek Trail, then Devore Creek Trail to the pass.

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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 10 Mile Creek Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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