Pass · Glacier Peak Wilderness
Holden Pass
10.4 mi round trip3,334 ft gainHardDay 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
Distance10.4 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,334 ftTotal climb, round trip
Pass elevation6,358 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Holden Pass is a pass reached by a 10.4-mile round trip from Cloudy Pass Trailhead. The route follows Cloudy Pass Trail, then Holden Lake Trail, then Holden Pass Boot Path 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 PassGetting there
The hike starts at Cloudy Pass Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.