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Pass · Glacier Peak Wilderness

Indian Pass

16.9 mi round trip3,857 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

Distance16.9 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,857 ftTotal climb, round trip
Pass elevation5,696 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Indian Pass is a pass reached by a 16.9-mile round trip from Little Wenatchee Ford Trailhead. The route follows Little Wenatchee River Trail, then Little Wenatchee Trail, then Pacific Crest 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 Little Wenatchee Ford Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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